Personal Support Worker – Permanent, Part-Time (#2025-07)

Atikokan General Hospital; Atikokan; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Atikokan General Hospital is seeking a part-time Personal Support Worker for the Extended Care Wing. Under the supervision of the LTC Coordinator, you will support elderly residents by assisting with daily activities and fostering a caring environment. Ideal candidates will have certification or be enrolled in a nursing program and possess strong interpersonal and time management skills.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in the needs of the elderly.
• Knowledge of good bedside nursing care.
• Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to LTC residents including ADLs and personal care.
• Motivate groups in recreational activities.
• Build compassionate relationships with residents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Ability to multitask

Effective communication

Education

Certification as a Personal Support Worker

Enrolled in nursing program

Job description

Classification: Part-Time, Permanent

Rate of Pay: $28.52 – $28.91/hour

Start Date: as soon as possible

Department: Extended Care Wing

Shift / Rotation #: 5

Reference #: 2025-07

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Coordinator and general supervision of the LTC Manager, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) is responsible for providing care to residents in LTC that meet their supportive, physical, and psycho-social needs; including assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), personal care, safety and comfort.

Qualifications / Requirements:

1. Certified as a Personal Support Worker or currently enrolled in a registered nursing or registered practical nursing program.
2. A genuine interest and understanding of the needs of the elderly.
3. Ability to motivate groups and individuals in recreational activities.
4. Knowledge and experience of good bedside nursing care and providing general care and support.
5. Ability to build and maintain compassionate, caring interpersonal relationships.
6. Ability and competency in working under pressure
7. Effective time management skills.
8. Ability to multitask, prioritize and maintain organization
9. Proficient and tactful in written communication and oral communication while maintaining confidentiality.
10. Competent and capable both when working alone and as a member of a team.
11. Interpersonal skills, and ability to build and maintain same.
12. Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination

Apply with resume and cover letter – quoting the reference number – to

Human Resources

Atikokan Health and Community Services, 120 Dorothy Street

Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

NOTE: Applicants who require accommodations in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human

Resources for support using the above contact information.

Atikokan Health and Community Services is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates selected in the recruitment process will be contacted.