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Eliza’s story: Care that becomes part of a family

Post - May 14, 2026

For more than 20 years, Eliza has provided care as a Personal Support Worker (PSW) with ParaMed in Oakville, Ontario. Like PSWs across ParaMed, she ...

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ParaMed welcomes CBI Home Health

Post - April 1, 2026

On April 1, we proudly welcomed CBI Home Health to ParaMed - an important step forward in accelerating access to home health care services that support independent living at home. With operations across seven provinces, the CBI Home Health ...

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The vital role of social work in home health care

Post - March 17, 2026

The vital role of social work in home health care Social workers play an essential role in supporting patients’ emotional, social and environmental wellbeing. At ...

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Connected care at home | How ParaMed is supporting the Guelph Wellington OHT Home Care Program

Post - March 10, 2026

Our health system works best for patients when they receive connected, coordinated care. With its first year of operation now complete, the Guelph Wellington Ontario ...

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Strengthening dementia care at home through Gentle Persuasive Approach training

Post - January 29, 2026

Caring for someone living at home with dementia and other complex care needs requires patience, empathy and understanding. Compassionate dementia care starts with seeing the ...

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Nurse Rinechia’s story of compassion and care at ParaMed

Post - November 13, 2025

When Rinechia talks about her nursing career, it’s clear this is more than a job - it’s a calling that has guided her since childhood. ...

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Building Bridges in Home Healthcare: Meet Zahidur

Post - October 9, 2025

For Zahidur, every day begins with a plan. As an Assignment Coordinator at ParaMed's Toronto University district, he starts each morning mapping out care schedules ...

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Beyond reception: Supporting care behind the scenes

Post - October 6, 2025

When most people think about home health care, they picture front-line team members, like Nurses, Personal Support Workers (PSWs), Occupational Therapists, and others who provide ...

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Building careers from the inside out: ParaMed’s HSW to PSW Bridging Program

Post - September 15, 2025

"The skills and knowledge I’ve gained through this program are invaluable, and I am eager to continue learning and growing within the company,” says Maria, ...

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Finding Purpose in Home Healthcare: Nubia’s Story

Post - August 19, 2025

For Nubia, caregiving isn't just a job, it’s a calling. A former nurse in Colombia, Nubia came to Canada six years ago and found her ...

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Learning about ParaMed Home Health Care: A co-op student experience

Post - July 9, 2025

During her cooperative education (co-op) term with Extendicare’s Public Affairs team, Nav had the opportunity to learn more about ParaMed, Extendicare’s home health care division ...

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ParaMed welcomes Closing the Gap Healthcare Group

Post - July 2, 2025

Please join us as we officially welcome Closing the Gap Healthcare to ParaMed, marking an exciting step forward in our mission to provide people with ...

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From curiosity to care: Rence’s impact as a home-based physiotherapist at ParaMed

Post - May 30, 2025

At ParaMed, we are proud to spotlight how our physiotherapists change lives for clients and patients in their own homes. Rence has a quiet passion ...

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The benefits of walking: Making every step count in more ways than one for Alzheimer’s and dementia

Post - May 22, 2025

Each day in May, when the weather is on their side, team members and residents at Extendicare Port Hope, near Colborne, Ontario, gear up for ...

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ParaMed team members recognized as Home Care Heroes

Post - April 28, 2025

Nine dedicated ParaMed team members have been honoured as Home Care Heroes by Home Care Ontario (HCO) in recognition of their exceptional contributions to patient ...

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Answering the call: ParaMed Orillia team supports warming centre during ice storm

Post - April 10, 2025

When a severe ice storm hit Orillia and surrounding areas, it left many residents without heat or shelter. In response, an emergency warming centre was ...

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Extendicare recognized among Canadian organizations on The Globe and Mail Women Lead Here list for fourth year in a row

Post - March 28, 2025

For the fourth consecutive year, Extendicare has been recognized on The Globe and Mail Women Lead Here list. This benchmark identifies top-level Canadian businesses with ...

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Listen first: reflections on Black History Month from a ParaMed PFAC member

Post - February 25, 2025

Jane Grace Nanziri is a member of the ParaMed Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) and a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Drawing ...

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 Making a difference as a ParaMed Personal Support Worker

Post - February 6, 2025

Rosemary joined ParaMed 25 years ago on the advice of a friend who was already employed with the company.  “My friend told me I should ...

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Ramandeep’s story: Growing in her career as a Registered Nurse for ParaMed  

Post - January 22, 2025

When Ramandeep started working for ParaMed in 2024 she knew she was where she wanted to be.   “Nursing is my passion,” she says, “Pursuing excellence, ...

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Going the extra mile | Valarie, a ParaMed PSW, is passionate about people

Post - January 7, 2025

Going the extra mile | Valarie, a ParaMed PSW, is passionate about people With 40 years as a Personal Support Worker (PSW) across a number ...

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Maggie and Ruth’s story: Caring for a partner with dementia

Post - January 18, 2024

Maggie and Ruth were both teachers when they met in 1989. The pair later married and were together for 28 years. “Ruth was my soulmate,” ...

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Celebrating National Nursing Week: Meet Rosa, a Registered Nurse at ParaMed, Toronto Central Team

Post - May 9, 2022

It’s #NationalNursingWeek.  At Extendicare, we celebrate the incredible impact made by thousands of nurses within our care teams, who provide care to residents in our ...

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Globe and Mail Report on Business names Extendicare to annual Women Lead Here list

Post - March 25, 2022

Thanks to their determination, dedication and compassion, Extendicare has been named to the Globe and Mail 2022 Women Lead Here list, a select group of ...

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Marking International Women’s Day: Meet Anji, ParaMed District Director, Champlain

Post - March 8, 2022

In some ways, Anji fell into the family trade, with a grandfather, parents and sister who built their lives in health care. A trained nurse, ...

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