Personal Support Worker (3 Positions )

Sault Community Career Centre; Garden River First Nation; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization is hiring for the role of Personal Support Worker in Garden River. The successful candidate will assist clients with daily tasks, provide care for the elderly and disabled populations, and ensure their well-being. Strong empathy and excellent communication skills are essential. Preference will be given to Garden River Band members. The position requires a commitment to service excellence and flexibility in work hours.

Benefits

Rewarding career opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated interest in caring for the elderly and disabled.
• Knowledge of health issues affecting Aboriginal people.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with household management tasks.
• Escort clients to medical appointments and approved outings.
• Prepare nutritious meals for clients.

Skills

Empathy

Tactfulness

Excellent facilitation skills

Planning skills

Excellent computer skills

Client services oriented

Education

Certified Personal Support Worker

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Email

Job description

GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION IS HIRING

In the spirit of our ancestors and our Treaty, we endeavour to conduct ourselves in a manner that is consistent with the Seven Grandfather Teachings given to us by the Creator. We envision a harmonious community built on mutual respect, one that maintains a healthy balance through prosperity and well-being. Through these actions, we aim to establish a self-sustaining community that promotes the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of all its members.

Position: Personal Support Worker (3 Positions)

Starting Range: $24.87 – $26.66 per hour (pending Education & Experience)

Location: Naan Doo-We’An Wigwam

Report to: Coordinator, Home and Community Care program

Position Summary

The Personal Support Worker is responsible for assisting clients with household management tasks including cleaning and laundry, escorting clients to medical appointments and approved outings, shopping, preparing nutritious meals, recording and reporting all pertinent information regarding client changes including physical, psychological/cognitive and/or economic, assisting clients with physical limitations or cognitive impairment with personal hygiene, positioning, mobility and ambulation, socialization and treatment modalities, while functioning within legislative requirements, regulations, policies and procedures and the Mission, Beliefs and Vision of the Garden River First Nation Wellness Centre, and contributes to the accomplishment of the strategic priorities.

Duties

• Assisting Clients with basic homemaking tasks
• Assisting clients with exercise as directed by health professionals
• Doing exercise with the client as a means of modelling and encouraging compliance
• Escorting clients to medical appointments & approved outings
• Helping clients make transportation arrangements
• Assisting clients with shopping
• Assisting with meal planning
• Assisting with personal care, including bathing, mouth care, hair care, skin care, toileting and dressing
• Assisting clients with mobility-related tasks, including positioning, moving & ambulation
• Encouraging socialization, including establishing a good rapport & positive relationship with clients
• Assisting the client with treatment modalities including medications, oxygen, wound dressing, exercise & massage
• Recording & reporting all pertinent information regarding client changes, including physical, psychological/cognitive and/or economic
• Preparing and submitting required reports
• Participating in professional development activities
• Participating in supervisory meetings, performance appraisals and self-evaluation
• Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending education workshops, reviewing publications, and establishing personal networks
• Performing other related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• Certified Personal Support Worker
• Minimum one year of experience
• Demonstrated interest in caring for the elderly & disabled population
• Commitment to service excellence, including continuing education and continuous quality improvement
• Demonstrated awareness of client’s rights
• Ability to empathize and be tactful
• Ability to deal effectively with difficult clients and conflicting situations
• Ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
• Ability to anticipate clients’ unique needs
• Ability to be consistent and display a positive/helpful attitude
• Knowledge and interest in health issues affecting Aboriginal people
• Demonstrated sensitivity & knowledge of community-based health care and resources
• Excellent facilitation, coordination, assessment and planning skills
• Excellent knowledge of the resources and services that provide care and support for clients in the community
• Client services oriented
• Ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
• Be consistent and display a positive/helpful attitude
• Flexibility to accept changes in work practices and technology
• Ability to work flexible hours, including any unplanned overtime
• Ability to travel frequently if necessary
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, WordPerfect, Excel, Internet, Email, Outlook, DocShare)
• Must undergo a criminal record vulnerable sector check prior to employment (At applicant’s Expense)

Interested applicants can email or drop off their cover letter, detailed resume, and three work-related references by: Date: October 3rd, 2025. BY 4:30 PM. Please address the envelope and/or email “PSW – 2025-112” to:

Human Resources
Garden River First Nation
7 Shingwauk Street, Garden River, ON P6A 6Z8
Email: [e-mail]

JOIN A GROWING AND DYNAMIC ORGANIZATION OFFERING REWARDING CAREERS AND A GREAT WORK ENVIRONMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS COMMITTED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR KETEGAUNSEEBEE.

Date Posted: August 21st, 2025

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO GARDEN RIVER BAND MEMBERS. SELF-IDENTIFICATION IS ENCOURAGED.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.