Personal Support Worker, Belleville MRT, Part Time, SMH Behavioural Support - Belleville

Providence Care; Belleville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive healthcare organization in Ontario seeks a Personal Support Worker to join their interdisciplinary team. The role involves providing direct care to older adults in a long-term care home, assisting with daily living activities and developing therapeutic relationships with clients. Ideal candidates will have certification as a Personal Support Worker and strong communication skills. This part-time position offers a competitive wage and commitment to employee development.

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Staff development and education opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience preferred in long-term care settings.
• Satisfactory recent criminal-record and vulnerable-sector screens.

Responsibilities

• Provides person-centred care and assists with activities of daily living.
• Develops therapeutic relationships with clients and care providers.
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Ability to work effectively with others

Strong oral and written communication skills

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Certification as a Personal Support Worker

Job description

Job Code : 19131

Status : Part Time

Location : Community Locations

Union : LiUNA PM

Wage : $23.04 - $24.06 / hr

Posting Period : September 6, 2025 - September 12, 2025

Overview

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) is part of an interdisciplinary team providing direct care, intervention, and support to older adults living in a long-term care home (LTCH). Clients include those who are demonstrating responsive behaviours associated with the various types of dementia, delirium, mental health, addictions, or other neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provides person centred care to client and assists with activities of daily living, as directed by the MRT team RN or RPN and in collaboration with LTCH team members.
• In addition to behavioural support and intervention, direct care responsibilities may include but are not limited to: personal care; fluid and nutrition intake and monitoring; reporting observed responses to pain-management regimen; bowel and bladder care; exercise; positioning and ambulation; ensuring the safety and comfort needs of assigned clients.
• Works collaboratively with other Behavioural Support Services operated by Providence Care—Seniors Mental Health Outreach Team and Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant.
• Develops therapeutic relationships with clients, families, and care providers including the LTCH team using a person-centred approach.
• Accepts direction from the team RN / RPN regarding priority setting, collaborative care plans, and scheduling of client visits. Collaboratively works with RN / RPN offering suggestions for development of the client care plans, with special emphasis on strategies falling within duties to support responsive behaviours.
• Ability to work in all 15 LTCHs within the Prince Edward - Hastings County area.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Personal Support Worker as per the requirements of the Long-Term Care Homes Act and Regulations
• Prior experience in long-term care settings – minimum two years preferred. Other relevant experience may be considered.
• Satisfactory recent criminal-record and vulnerable-sector screens
• Ability to work effectively with others on an inter-professional care team
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Bilingual (English and French) preferred

Why Work At Providence Care

• Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care
• A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research
• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
• Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Corporate and unit / service specific orientation for new hires
• Numerous opportunities for staff development and education
• Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care