Personal Support Worker

St Josephs Villa; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Cornwall, Ontario is seeking a Personal Support Worker to provide compassionate care to residents. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities and monitoring health. Ideal candidates will have caregiving experience and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive pay and flexible shifts.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible shifts

HOOPP Pension Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Previous experience in caregiving or senior care preferred.
• Knowledge of medication administration protocols is an asset.
• Able to assist residents with mobility and perform safe lifting/moving.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Monitor residents’ health and report changes to nursing staff.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Experience with disabilities

Job description

Overview

At St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre (SJCCC), we believe in recruiting and retaining the very best staff. If you’re passionate about teamwork and building meaningful connections, we’d love to welcome you to our team. As a Personal Support Worker, you will provide compassionate care and support to our residents, helping them live with dignity and comfort in a welcoming environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay : $28.23 - $29.18
• Flexible Shifts : 8-hour or 12-hour
• Benefits : HOOPP Pension Plan & Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• A supportive team and a workplace where you can truly make a difference

If you have a heart for care and a commitment to teamwork, SJCCC is where you belong.

Your Day-to-Day

• Assist residents with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation)
• Provide companionship and emotional support to foster a positive environment
• Maintain cleanliness in resident rooms and common areas to ensure safety and hygiene
• Support residents with mobility and encourage participation in social activities
• Monitor residents’ health and promptly report changes to nursing staff
• Provide specialized care to residents with dementia using appropriate techniques
• Collaborate with team members to deliver holistic, individualized care

What You Bring to the Team

• Previous experience in caregiving, senior care, or related fields preferred
• Knowledge of medication administration protocols is considered an asset
• Compassionate, resident-focused approach with respect for dignity and privacy
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team setting
• Physical ability to assist with mobility and perform safe lifting / moving of residents
• Commitment to maintaining clean and organized living spaces
• Experience working with persons with disabilities is highly desirable

About Us

St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre (SJCCC) is home to Hotel Dieu Hospital and St. Joseph’s Villa. Located in downtown Cornwall, Ontario, we provide Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care services to adults in our 208-bed, state-of-the-art healthcare facility.

With more than 128 years of service to the Cornwall community, SJCCC is proud to be accredited by CARF International and to be a member of Catholic Health International—an organization that sponsors hospitals and long-term care facilities across Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, the United States, and the Dominican Republic.

Cornwall, one of Eastern Ontario’s largest cities, offers a strong, modern economy and excellent transportation links. Situated along the St. Lawrence River and Highway 401, the city is just one hour from both Montreal and Ottawa and serves as one of Ontario’s 14 border crossings to the United States.

Our Mission

In the spirit of the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph, we reveal God’s love and mercy through compassionate care focused on the body, mind, and soul of all those whose lives we touch.

Accommodation will be provided for all parts of the hiring process in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants must make their needs known in advance.