2600002309 - Personal Support Worker

Lakeridge Health Corporation; Ajax; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Lakeridge Health Ajax, ON is hiring a Personal Support Worker on a regular part-time basis for Long Term Care. The role involves assisting with daily resident care, mobility, grooming, dining, and activities, with schedules across days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

The position requires completion of a 1-year PSW program, BLS certification, and the ability to follow instructions. A supportive team environment emphasizes inclusion, compassion, and safety.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 1-year PSW program from an accredited institution.
• Previous geriatric/long-term care experience preferred.
• BLS certificate required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must pass a vulnerable sector police check within 6 months.
• Commitment to inclusion, compassion, teamwork and joy.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily needs including belongings, grooming, feeding, mobility and hygiene.
• Collect charts, records and reports.
• Clean, sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.
• Support activation guidelines and activity programs for residents.
• Escort new residents and help with room assignments and storage of belongings.
• Maintain safety standards and report hazards or injuries.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Caregiving

Education

PSW program diploma

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Title

Personal Support Worker

Status

Regular Part Time

Department

LG LTC 3E RESIDENTIAL

Program

Long Term Care

Hours & Schedule

8 Hour Shifts, Days, Evenings, Nights, and Weekends Schedule (Subject to Change)

Location

Lakeridge Health Ajax, ON - Long Term Care

Wage Schedule

$31.710 - $33.080 per hour

CUPE

2600002309

About Lakeridge Health

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

Position Availability

This position is open to all qualified CUPE staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 3 September 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 11 September 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting in meeting residents' needs as directed by: assisting with residents belongings, unpack and store, clothing labels, giving bed, tub baths and showers to those requiring assistance, assisting with personal grooming such as hair and nail care and oral hygiene including cleaning teeth and dentures, feeding totally dependent residents and assist others with their meals and providing nourishments to residents between meals, assisting in the ambulation and toileting of residents, making residents' beds, change linen, tidy dresser, bedside tables and other furniture, collecting linen for dispatch to laundry and sort and store clean linen
• Collecting charts, records and reports
• Cleaning, sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment
• Assisting in the implementation of the Guidelines on Activation and the Activity Program e.g. bringing residents to scheduled activities
• Assisting in the development of residents by escorting new residents to assigned rooms, unpacking and storing their clothing and storing their valuables
• Assisting in the maintenance of optimal safety standard to ensure the safety of residents and other staff.
• Following the occupational health and safety requirements of the position and reporting any injury or occupational hazards to immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a 1 year Personal Support Worker program from an accredited Community College or educational institution accredited with the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) is required;
• Previous experience in a geriatric or long term care environment is preferred;
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate
• Demonstrated compliance with and knowledge of safe work practices;
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to follow both oral and written instructions;
• Demonstrated empathy, concern and interest in providing quality care and services for residents;
• Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the job;
• Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past 6 months;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail] .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Conditions of Employment

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.