Personal Support Worker

City of Windsor; Windsor; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smoke-free environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Accommodations available

Job summary

City of Windsor is seeking a part-time Personal Support Worker at Huron Lodge. Under Registered Staff, you will provide compassionate nursing care and assist residents with daily living activities in a long-term care setting.

Shifts include day, evening, and night with up to 25 hours per week. The role requires completing a post-offer agility test and maintaining documentation; vaccination and safety protocols are followed.

Qualifications

• Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, plus post-secondary school education from a Community College in a Healthcare program, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency.
• Personal Support Worker that meets program requirements and has completed a minimum of 600 hours (including class time and practical experience).
• A Registered Practical Nurse with the skills to perform PSW duties and current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses plus pharmacology component.
• A Registered Nurse with PSW duties and current registration including pharmacology component.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care meeting residents' physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.
• Participate in restorative care programs to help residents reach optimal well-being in daily activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation reflecting residents’ condition and care.
• Observe and report changes promptly to Registered Staff.
• Respect and promote Residents’ Bill of Rights.
• Assist in formulating resident care plans detailing care per individual.

Skills

PSW professional

Communication skills

Health care experience

Additional languages

First Aid/CPR

Education

OSSD or equivalent

Post-secondary healthcare program

Job description

Job Posting Number:2026-0298
Posting Type: Internal and External
Posting Period: Thursday,August 20, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Department: Huron Lodge
Union: C.U.P.E. Local 543
Position Status: Regular Part-Time
Job Code: 543195
Grade/Class: 0.11
Number of Positions:3
Rate of Pay: $30.13 - $35.46 per hour
Hours of Work per Week: Up to 25 hours
Shift Work Required: Yes

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of Registered Staff, this position will be responsible for:

• The quality of nursing care provided to meet the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the residents of Huron Lodge.
• Participates in restorative care programs to ensure that residents are given the opportunity to reach their optimal potential and well-being in activities of daily living
• Maintains accurate documentation reflecting the residents’ condition and care provided by the Personal Support Worker
• Observes and reports changes in a residents’ physical and emotional condition promptly to the Registered Staff
• Must be aware of the Residents’ Bill of Rights and endeavor to respect and promote such
• Assists in the formation of the resident care plans which detail how care is to be provided for each individual resident
• Performs personal care and selected nursing measures to promote the comfort and safety of the resident
• Communicate in a respectful manner with residents, families and co-workers
• Assists in maintaining a tidy and clean environment
• Perform duties detailed in Huron Lodge’s Policy and Procedure Manuals, as well as duties as assigned per the Emergency Preparedness Plan
• Attends in-service training. All influenza vaccine/outbreak protocols must be followed on a yearly basis.
• Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program.
• Will perform other related duties as required.
• Will be required to work a normal work week consisting of Sunday through Saturday. The workday shall include a meal period of thirty minutes and shifts shall be as follows or other approved schedules:

Day: 6:55 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Evenings: 2:55 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Night: 10:55 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Qualifications:

• Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, plus post-secondary school education from a Community College in a Healthcare program, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency.
• Personal Support Worker that meets the program requirements set by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities for an Ontario post-secondary institution or district school board to issue a personal support worker certificate and having completed a minimum of 600 hours in duration (including class time and practical experience);
• OR A Registered Practical Nurse with the skills and knowledge to perform the duties of a personal support worker (must provide Community College Diploma or University Degree and current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the Ontario College of Nurses plus proof of pharmacology component.
• OR A Registered Nurse with the skills and knowledge to perform the duties of a personal support worker (must provide Community College Diploma or University Degree and current Certificate of Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Ontario College of Nurses, inclusive of the pharmacology component).
• Must have over three (3) months of experience in a health care setting
• Must complete a post-offer agility test in an effort to assist the successful candidate in completing the position tasks safely and to aid in minimizing injuries on the job.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Current HeartSaver Certificate and First Aid Certificate will be deemed an asset.
• A mature person who can demonstrate sensitivity to resident needs and who has a good understanding of long-term care programs and related legislation.
• Proven commitment to ongoing education, training and development will be considered an asset.
• Related community and volunteer experience is a definite asset.
• Additional language skills are a definite asset.
• Will be required to complete Respirator Fit Testing every two years while working at the Huron Lodge worksite.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a medium level of work;

NOTE:

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke-free office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
• The Corporation of the City of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.