Personal Support Worker

County of Lambton; Petrolia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare service in Ontario seeks compassionate Personal Support Workers to provide care to Elders. This part-time role requires a Personal Support Worker Certificate. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, maintaining a clean environment, and supporting Elders during meals. Competitive hourly wage of $30.06 to $32.51 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement is a Personal Support Worker Certificate.
• No previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to Elders and maintain their quality of life.
• Clean and disinfect all facilities and equipment.
• Assist Elders with meals and mobility.

Skills

Nursing Home Experience

Developmental Disabilities Experience

Direct Support

Caregiving

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

Division: Long-Term Care

Job Status: Part Time

Number of Positions: 3

Hours of Work: As scheduled

Wage Rate: $30.06 - $32.51 per hour

Location: Lambton Meadowview Villa

Posting Date: Monday November 3 2025

Closing Date: Sunday November 9 2025

Company Biography

The County of Lambton is an urban‑rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents. The Corporations seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance provincial offences court three Long-Term Care Homes 25 library branches two museums an art gallery archives local roadways public health services housing services social services building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.

Position Summary

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
• Provide privacy in a dignified manner

Clean

• Clean wheelchairs, catheter bags, commodes/urinals, wash basins, care carts, beds, bed changes, bedside 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 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 positions 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

Credentials Required

Minimum Formal Education: Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience: None

Key Skills

• Nursing Home Experience
• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• Direct Support
• Computer Operation
• Caregiving
• Case Management
• Special Needs
• Training & Development
• Child Protective Services
• Experience with Children
• Word Processing
• Addiction Counseling

Employment Type: Hourly

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Hourly Salary: $30 - $32