Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Personal Support Worker (PSW) to join our Long‑Term Care team. In this role, you will provide essential hands‑on care, support, and assistance to residents living in a 24‑hour care environment. The ideal candidate is committed to enhancing quality of life, promoting dignity, and ensuring safety through respectful, person‑centered care. As a PSW in Long‑Term Care, you play a vital role in supporting resident independence, comfort, and well‑being within a regulated care setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, respectful assistance with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, continence care, and mobility support
- Support safe resident mobility and transfers using proper techniques and equipment to prevent falls and injuries.
- Assist with meals, hydration, and feeding, ensuring dietary needs, preferences, and safety precautions are followed.
- Maintain a clean, safe resident environment including tidying rooms, laundering personal clothing, and following infection‑prevention protocols.
- Observe, report, and document changes in resident condition to the nurse promptly and accurately.
- Follow individualized care plans, including dementia‑care strategies, responsive‑behaviour approaches, and mobility/transfer requirements.
- Support restorative care and independence, encouraging residents to participate in daily activities to the best of their ability.
- Adhere to all LTC Act standards, including abuse/neglect prevention, infection control, safety protocols, and resident‑rights legislation.
- Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary team members to ensure consistent, person‑centered care.
- Requirements
- Prior experience working with long-term care facility settings.
- Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate Program from a recognized Ontario institution.
- Current Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
- TB test and up‑to‑date immunizations as required by Long‑Term Care regulations.
- Demonstrated commitment to resident dignity, safety, and person‑centered care in a Long‑Term Care environment.
- Language asset: Cantonese and/or Mandarin speakers are an asset for supporting residents with diverse cultural and linguistic needs.
Join our team dedicated to providing compassionate, respectful, and professional support that empowers individuals to live comfortably and independently.
Pay: $24.00-$25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
