Personal Support Worker

The Corporation of the County of Lambton; Forest; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal health care provider in Forest, Ontario is seeking a part-time Personal Support Worker to provide quality care to Elders. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, maintaining cleanliness, and aiding in meal delivery. The ideal candidate will hold a Personal Support Worker Certificate and possess strong personal care and communication skills. The wage ranges from $30.06 to $32.51 per hour, making this an attractive opportunity for those looking to make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Personal Support Worker Certificate.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to Elders, assist with daily activities.
• Maintain cleanliness in Elders' rooms and common areas.
• Assist with feeding and meal delivery.

Skills

Personal care skills

Communication

Cleaning and sanitation

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

Division: Long-Term Care

Job Status: Part Time

Number of Positions: 2

Hours of Work: As scheduled

Wage Rate: $30.06 - $32.51 per hour

Posting Date: Monday, December 15, 2025

Closing Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025

Location: North Lambton Lodge, Forest

About Us

The County of Lambton is located in Southwestern Ontario, nestled along Lake Huron and the St. Clair River, next to the state of Michigan and is home to a diverse and welcoming population of approximately 128,000 residents.

The Corporation of the County of Lambton is one of the area’s largest employers with approximately 1,300 employees. The County’s seven divisions deliver hundreds of services and programs to our residents, such as emergency medical services, provincial offences court, three long-term care homes, 25 library branches, three museums, an art gallery, archives, public works, public health services, social services, planning and building services.

We are committed to sustainability, economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with our municipal and community partners.

About The Role

Provide personal care to Elders and help them with all individual daily care to keep them independent as long as possible; and maintain quality of life for Elders by providing a clean, healthy, safe environment.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Personal Care to Elders

• Bath, toilet, change briefs, brush teeth, dress, groom, provide hair and nail care, social/personal interaction, feed, make beds and provide privacy in a dignified manner
• Communicate and try to obtain cooperation from Elders, co-workers, family members, supervisors

Clean

• Maintain the cleanliness of the Elder rooms and workspaces by cleaning wheelchairs, catheter bags, commodes/urinals, wash basins, care carts, beds, bed changes, bed side tables, closets, razors, and bathrooms
• Distribute clean linens and towels
• Clean mechanical equipment commodes, urinals, sinks and tubs

Delivery Of Meals

• Feed and/or assist with feeding Elders
• Open cartons, cut food, place items within reach
• Push and distribute the snack cart to the Elders’ rooms
• Porter meals to Elders’ rooms

Transferring And Lifting

• Porter Elders to dining rooms, bedrooms, activities
• Lift garbage and linen bags for disposal
• Transfer Elders from bed to wheelchair etc.
• Use mechanical lifts to reposition Elders to and from lounge chairs/wheelchairs, beds, commodes tub chairs etc.
• Repositioning Elders in bed
• Application and removal of lift slings when using mechanical lifts
• Walk, exercise Elders as per care plans or as directed

Charting And Reporting

• Input to HCA and Dietary Flow sheets to ensure all ADL of Elders have been completed
• Complete meal and snack sheets daily to ensure Elders are receiving appropriate caloric intake
• Cleaning schedule and maintenance book
• Report to Charge Nurse or RPN any resident situation that may occur during the shift
• Complete audits as assigned by the Supervisor

General

• Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
• Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis

These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Requirements

• Direct Supervision: Not applicable
• Indirect Supervision: Not applicable
• Functional Authority: May provide guidance and support to students or to orient new employees

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Formal Education

• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience

• None

Personal information required by County of Lambton job postings is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended. The treatment, storage and handling of personal information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended and will be used in reviewing applications. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Corporate Manager, Human Resources, County of Lambton, 789 Broadway Street, Box 3000, Wyoming, Ontario N0N 1T0. Phone [phone] or Toll-free at 1-866-324-6912.