Personal Support Worker

Halton Region; Milton; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Halton Region is seeking a part-time Personal Support Worker to join Allendale Long Term Care Facility in Milton. The role supports residents with daily living activities in a home-like setting, under supervision of registered staff.

Evening shifts (1500-2300), up to 16 hours/week, under OPSEU LTC. Requires Vulnerable Sector Check and a current PSW program registration with HSCPOA or active good standing. This temporary position supports residents and contributes to quality care.

Qualifications

• Must have PSW program registered with HSCPOA or be in good standing.
• Must have a secondary diploma and PSW certificate from a recognized college.
• Experience or familiarity with residents' rights and care standards.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with the team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care for residents including all activities of daily living to ensure their optimum physical, social and emotional well-being.
• Communicate effectively with residents, staff and families.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times; be respectful, courteous and pleasant.
• Provide individualized service and create a home-like atmosphere.
• Observe and report changes in the resident’s status.
• Record necessary data (e.g. flow sheets).
• Share responsibility for the care of equipment and residents’ personal belongings.
• Work cooperatively with team members.
• Receive direction from registered staff.
• Participate in quality improvement activities as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team oriented

Excellent communication

Residents’ Rights understanding

Independent prioritization

Education

Secondary School Graduation Diploma

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Tools

Point Click Care (PCC)

Point of Care (POC)

Job description

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Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.

We are proud to operate three non-profit long-term care homes where our employees make a meaningful contribution on the lives of the residents by providing quality care in a family-like atmosphere. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service-focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also recognized as a Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) Best Practice Spotlight organization.

You make a positive difference in people’s lives because you provide high quality customer centered services. You operate within a highly ethical environment and will be accountable for going the extra mile, listening to your customers, creatively meeting needs and always being respectful to those you serve. As a result, you will be part of a qualified and strategic team recognized widely for caring, excellence, integrity, inclusiveness and flexibility.

To be considered for interview, you must have a Vulnerable Sector Check completed by your local municipal police within the last 6 months or proof of application.

Posting ID: 5563
Department: Social & Community Services
Division: Services For Seniors
Pay Range: $27.40 - $28.94/hour
Job Type: Temporary > 1 year

Contract Duration:Up to 18 months
Hours of Work: up to 16 hours per week ( Evenings 1500 - 2300)
Work Location: Allendale Long Term Care Facility - 185 Ontario Street, Milton
Employee Group: OPSEU LTC
Vacancy Status: This is to fill a current vacancy
Posting Date: October 16, 2026
Application Deadline: October 23, 2026

Applicants within the bargarining unit will be provided first consideration.

Job Summary

Participate as a member of the nursing and personal care team, providing care in activities of daily living to the residents. This includes reporting changes in resident status in Point of Care and carrying out direction from registered staff.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Providepersonal care for residents including all activities of daily living to ensure their optimum physical, social and emotional well-being.
• Communicateeffectively with residents, staff and families.
• Provideexcellent customer service at all times. Is respectful, courteous and pleasant manner.
• Provideindividualized service and creates a home-like atmosphere.
• Observeand reportchanges in the resident’s status.
• Recordnecessary data (e.g. flow sheets).
• Shareresponsibility for the care of equipment in the Home and the personal belongings of residents.
• Workco-operatively with team members.
• Receivedirection from registered staff.
• Participatein quality improvement activities as directed.
• Performother duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

In accordance with provincial requirements established by the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA), applicants must have successfully completed a Personal Support Worker (PSW) program listed on the HSCPOA’s approved programs registry with a completion date of July 1, 2014 or later, or be currently registered with the HSCPOA in good standing.

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma and a Personal Support Worker Certificate from a recognized college.
• Team oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of the Residents’ Bill of Rights and Compliance Standards as set out by the Ministry of Long-Term Care.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and adapt to resident needs

Preferred

• Previous experience in geriatrics, rehabilitation or care setting.
• Training in Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA)
• Familiarity with basic computer functionality, experience with Point Click Care (PCC), or Point of Care (POC)

Working/ Employment Conditions

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work shifts.
• Must be able to perform all the necessary physical tasks associated with the care and assistance of residents.

Employment Conditions

• Current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening by the first day of employment.
• Current two-step tuberculosis test (obtained within the past six (6) months) by first day of employment.

Important information about your application:

• In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
• Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.

Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions.