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

Atikokan General Hospital; Atikokan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Atikokan General Hospital is seeking a Part-Time Personal Support Worker to provide compassionate care within the Extended Care Wing. The role involves assisting residents with daily activities and ensuring their safety and comfort. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and a certification in personal support or be enrolled in nursing programs.

Qualifications

• Certified Personal Support Worker or enrolled in nursing programs.
• Interest in elderly care.
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Provide care that meets residents' supportive and psycho-social needs.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Maintain interpersonal relationships and effective communication.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Compassion

Motivational Skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Certification as a Personal Support Worker

Enrolled in a Registered Nursing program

Registered 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 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.