Personal Support Worker

United Counties of Leeds and Grenville; Athens; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Athens, Ontario is hiring a Personal Support Worker. This permanent full-time role involves direct care for residents facing various conditions, promoting their well-being, and working as part of a team. Offering a competitive salary range of $25.73 to $30.09 per hour, this position also requires a Personal Support Worker Certificate and experience in long-term care. Apply by August 13th, 2025.

Qualifications

• Personal Support Worker Certificate from an Accredited Ontario College.
• Two years’ experience working in Long-Term Care or healthcare settings.
• Willingness to obtain Gentle Persuasion Approach training.

Responsibilities

• Assists and promotes residents' well-being.
• Maintains a comfortable and safe environment.
• Follows and reports on residents' care plans.

Skills

Gentle Persuasion Approach (GPA)

Basic computer skills

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Tools

Point Click Care

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

• Position: Personal Support Worker


• Status: Permanent Full-Time


• Salary (2025): $25.73 to $30.09 per hour


• Union: OPSEU Local 494 (Maple View Lodge) bargaining unit

The provincial government has approved an expansion of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville owned Maple View Lodge, long-term care home, located in Athens, Ontario. The expansion will add 132 class – “A” beds from the current existing 60-bed facility.

Maple View Lodge is located in Athens, Ontario and is part of the region’s heartland, famous for its lakes and cottage country such as Charleston Lake and the Rideau Canal System. Athens is located 20 minutes North of Brockville, Ontario, known for its tourist destinations including the Thousand Islands, bridges to the USA, and situated on the Highway 401, between Kingston, Toronto and Montreal.

Position Summary

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) is part of an interdisciplinary team providing direct care and intervention. This position assists residents who have behaviours associated with dementia, delirium, mental health distress, addictions, or other neurological conditions. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team the PSW contributes to the quality of life for residents by participating in the assessment; direct care and support and assisting the long-term care home to include effective strategies into the residents’ care plan. The PSWs work is conducted in a manner that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and Maple View Lodge.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Personal Support Worker Certificate from an Accredited Ontario College or as per the Long-Term Care Homes Act approved certification program.


• Gentle Persuasion Approach (GPA) training is considered an asset, or willingness to obtain the training once hired.


• Two (2) years’ experience working in Long-Term Care, or other healthcare settings.


• Basic computer skills including ability to use electronic documentation systems (i.e. Point Click Care) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists and promotes the optimum physical, social and emotional well-being of each resident.


• Participates in measures to maintain an environment which promotes the comfort, dignity and safety of residents.


• Acts as a team member through collaboration, respect, and effective communication.


• Contribute to the delivery of non-pharmacological or psycho-social behavioral care approaches in a collaborative environment.


• Follows the resident’s care plan observing and reporting any resident substantial findings and/or changes and communicates any incidents, accidents or unusual occurrences to the RPN/RN.


• Appreciation for the “team” philosophy, person and family centered care.


• Implement best practices as part of the interdisciplinary team related to dementia, delirium, and mental health issues, including the effect on the resident, family member, and caregiver within the PSW scope of practice.


• Practices proper hand hygiene techniques while performing all duties.


• Answers call bells and provides care to residents as required.


• Commitment to quality improvement and change initiatives.


• Responsible for accurate and complete documentation on the resident records including daily flow sheets, restraint flow sheets and incidental charting in Nursing Progress notes.


• Ensures effective communication techniques in a team-based philosophy are applied.


• Demonstrates personal growth and development.


• Completes mandatory education yearly as assigned.


• Performs the responsibilities of the position within the legislative and regulatory standards set out in the applicable Provincial and Municipal Acts. Performs the responsibilities of the position consistent with the Operational policies of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Provincial Standards for Long Term Care, and Residents’ Bill of Rights.


• The United Counties’ of Leeds and Grenville regards its employees as the most valuable asset in the organization. All employees are responsible and accountable for ensuring that health and safety standards are incorporated into all aspects of our business. Furthermore, that facilities and resources are made available to ensure the successful execution of all required Health and Safety legislation as well as corporate policies and procedures are adhered to.


• Maintains a high level of respect of confidentiality for the organization, as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection and Privacy Act (MFIPPA).


• Other related duties, as requested and required.


• The foregoing Job Description reflects the general duties necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed to be all of the work requirements that may be inherent in this classification.

How to Apply

Please quote “Requisition# PERSO001280 Personal Support Worker PFT and apply with cover letter and resume to the job posting on the Careers section of our website at https://www.leedsgrenville.com/en/government/careers.aspx/ View our Job Opportunities. On or before August 13th, 2025 @ 4 PM EST

Applicant information is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), and will only be used for candidate selection.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is committed to providing a recruitment and selection process that is both inclusive and free from barriers. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request, and will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Applicants are required, in advance, to make any accommodation request known to Human Resources by contacting the department at 1-800-770-2170 or using The Bell Relay System. Human Resources will strive to provide reasonable and appropriate accommodation for all applicants during the recruitment and selection process, which will ensure the process is conducted in a fair and equitable manner.

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