Bilingual Personal Support Worker (PSW) - L'Orignal

RhynoCare; L'Orignal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare organization in Ontario is seeking a skilled Personal Support Worker (PSW) to provide assistance with daily living activities. Candidates must be bilingual in English and French and should have completed an approved PSW training program. The role involves supporting nursing staff, documenting care, and engaging in resident safety meetings. This position is an excellent opportunity to work in a team-oriented environment focused on quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to speak a second language is an asset.
• Negative T.B. skin test or chest x-ray.
• Meet health surveillance requirements of the Public Hospitals Act.
• VSS within the past year confirming no criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled care for all activities of daily living.
• Assist registered staff with nursing diagnostic and therapeutic measures.
• Complete all documentation on time.
• Support restorative nursing efforts.
• Engage in departmental and resident safety meetings.

Skills

Bilingual communication (English and French)

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Education

Completion of approved PSW Training Program

Year 1 completion in RN, RPN, Paramedic, Occupational Therapy, or Physiotherapy

Tools

CPR (BCLS) and First Aid certification

Job description

***BILINGUAL: ENGLISH AND FRENCH SPEAKING LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY***

Provide skilled care for all activities of daily living in accordance with corporate policy, established standards, and recognized nursing practice.

• Assist registered staff with nursing diagnostic and therapeutic measures.

• Complete all documentation on time, ensuring it is current, accurate, and in accordance with corporate policies.

• Ensure a holistic, quality approach to resident care aligned with RhynoCare’s Mission, Vision, Values, and the Resident Bill of Rights.

• Assist and support residents during meal service.

• Support restorative nursing efforts.

• Coordinate and perform activities necessary for effective resident care during shifts and across the unit.

• Deliver care in compliance with legislation, best practices, corporate policies, and procedures.

• Participate in risk management and quality improvement programs related to resident care.

• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation for all care provided, adhering to legal and internal standards.

• Contribute to mentoring new staff/students and promote educational opportunities.

• Engage in departmental, interdisciplinary, and resident safety meetings.

• Foster teamwork and understanding among shifts, staff, and within the collective agreement framework.

• Follow all health and safety procedures, including proper body mechanics, equipment use, lockout procedures, and PPE usage.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Proficient in verbal and written English communication.

• Ability to speak a second language is an asset.

• Meet one of the following:

• Completed a Ministry of Education approved PSW Training Program (minimum 640 hours) from a recognized community college or school approved by the National Association of Career Colleges, OR

• Be a student in RN, RPN, Paramedic, Occupational Therapy, or Physiotherapy programs with successful Year 1 completion.

• Experience as a Facility PSW is an asset.

• Negative T.B. skin test or chest x-ray.

• Current CPR (BCLS) and First Aid certification.

• Meet health surveillance requirements of the Public Hospitals Act.

• VSS within the past year confirming no criminal record.