Personal Support Worker (Casual)

Halton Region; Oakville; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Halton Region seeks a Personal Support Worker to join the Social & Community Services division, Services For Seniors. You will support residents with daily living tasks and report changes to registered staff, helping maintain a respectful, home-like environment.

Posting covers relief/casual shifts at Allendale (Milton) and Post Inn Village (Oakville). Requires a PSW certificate and a high school diploma, with flexibility for shifts.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma and a Personal Support Worker Certificate from a recognized college.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Understanding of Residents’ Bill of Rights and LTC standards.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and adapt to resident needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care for residents including all activities of daily living to support wellbeing.
• Communicate effectively with residents, staff and families.
• Deliver excellent customer service in a respectful, courteous manner.
• Create a home-like atmosphere and tailor services to resident needs.
• Observe and report changes in resident status.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Resident Rights

Independent work

Education

Secondary School Diploma

PSW Certificate

Tools

PCC familiarity

Job description

Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.

We are proud to operate three non-profit long-term care homes where our employees make a meaningful contribution on the lives of the residents by providing quality care in a family-like atmosphere. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service-focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also recognized as a Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) Best Practice Spotlight organization.

You make a positive difference in people’s lives because you provide high quality customer centered services. You operate within a highly ethical environment and will be accountable for going the extra mile, listening to your customers, creatively meeting needs and always being respectful to those you serve. As a result, you will be part of a qualified and strategic team recognized widely for caring, excellence, integrity, inclusiveness and flexibility.

Posting ID: 4886

Department: Social & Community Services

Division: Services For Seniors

Pay Range: $27.40 - $28.94 /hour

Job Type: Relief/ Casual

Work Location: Allendale (Milton), Post Inn Village (Oakville)

Employee Group: OPSEU LTC

Vacancy Status: This posting is intended to build a candidate pool for future vacancies

Posting Date: April 30, 2026

Application Deadline: December 31, 2026

Job Summary

Participate as a member of the nursing and personal care team, providing care in activities of daily living to the residents. This includes reporting changes in resident status in Point of Care and carrying out direction from registered staff.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide personal care for residents including all activities of daily living to ensure their optimum physical, social and emotional well-being.
• Communicate effectively with residents, staff and families.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times. Is respectful, courteous and pleasant manner.
• Provide individualized service and creates a home-like atmosphere.
• Observe and report changes in the resident’s status.
• Record necessary data (e.g. flow sheets).
• Share responsibility for the care of equipment in the Home and the personal belongings of residents.
• Work co-operatively with team members.
• Receive direction from registered staff.
• Participate in quality improvement activities as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma and a Personal Support Worker Certificate from a recognized college.
• Team oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of the Residents’ Bill of Rights and Compliance Standards as set out by the Ministry of Long-Term Care.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and adapt to resident needs

Preferred

• Previous experience in geriatrics, rehabilitation or long-term care.
• Training in Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA)
• Familiarity with basic computer functionality, experience with Point Click Care (PCC), or Point of Care (POC)

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work a minimum of two (2) shifts plus one (1) weekend per month.
• Must be able to work shifts.
• Must be able to perform all the necessary physical tasks associated with the care and assistance of residents.

Employment Conditions

• Current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening by the first day of employment.
• Current two-step tuberculosis test (obtained within the past six (6) months) by first day of employment.

Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions.