Personal Support Worker

Southbridge Care Homes Inc; Uxbridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider for long-term care is looking for a Personal Support Worker (PSW) in Uxbridge, ON. The role involves providing direct personal care to residents, including assistance with daily activities and emotional support. Ideal candidates should have completed a recognized PSW program and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This is a casual position with variable shifts, emphasizing teamwork and empathy in resident care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 600 hours in PSW training including class and practical experience.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.
• Ability to read and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care including bathing, grooming, and feeding.
• Encourage participation in activity programs.
• Provide emotional support to residents and families.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Empathy

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Completed PSW Program (600 hours)

Job description

Posted Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Location: Uxbridge, ON

Salary Range: starting at $27.48

Status: Casual

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) provides direct personal and nursing care to residents in order to meet their physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, in accordance with the home’s policies, procedures, and established work routines.

This is a Casual- No line role with working hours that varies from day, evening and night shifts including a rotational weekend schedule, though extended hours may be required from time to time. The environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven, requiring high attention to detail and strong time management skills. The role includes regular use of computer systems and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists in providing direct care for residents; assists with ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.
• Encourages participation in activity programs by assisting residents to and from activities.
• Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required.
• Provides emotional and social support to residents/families including palliative care.
• Adheres to established departmental polices and procedures regarding documentation, quality assurance, fire, safety, environment and infection control.
• Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs and matters related to resident care.
• Participates in care conferences and documentation related to resident care plans.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Completed a PSW Program that meets the appropriate standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, the National Association of Career Colleges, or the Ontario Community Support Association and must be a minimum of 600 hours in duration (including class time and practical experience time)
• Experience in long-term care an asset
• Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation required
• Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned
• Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents and families
• Demonstrates empathy, concern and interest in providing quality care and service to residents
• Demonstrates organizational skills and ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to provide resident care in accordance with application legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English
• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of hire date.
• Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months.

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.

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