Personal Support Worker – Permanent, Part-Time (#2025-23)

Atikokan Economic Development Corporation; Atikokan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health service is seeking a Personal Support Worker (PSW) for a part-time, permanent role under the direction of the LTC Coordinator. This role involves providing essential care to residents in long-term care, ensuring their physical, psycho-social, and emotional needs are met. Candidates must be certified PSWs or enrolled in nursing programs, with a strong commitment to compassionate care and safety. Applications are encouraged from individuals reflecting diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Personal Support Worker or enrolled in nursing programs.
• Interest in elderly care and good interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and psycho-social care to LTC residents.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Ensure safety and comfort of residents.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Ability to Multitask

Compassionate Care

Education

Certification as a Personal Support Worker

Enrollment in Registered Nursing or Practical 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 #: 1
Reference #: 2025-23

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 requirement 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.

Personal Support Worker – Permanent, Part-Time (#2025-23) – Atikokan General Hospital