Personal Support Worker (Casual)

Halton Region; Oakville; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Halton Region is seeking a Personal Support Worker to join the Social & Community Services team as a relief/casual staff member. The role involves daily living care, reporting changes in resident status, and collaborating with registered staff to provide high-quality patient-centered care.

Work locations include Allendale (Milton) and Post Inn Village (Oakville). Candidates must have a PSW certificate or equivalent, and be able to work shifts including weekends; prior geriatrics experience is

Qualifications

• Team oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of Residents' Bill of Rights and Ministry standards.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and adapt to resident needs.
• PSW program completion or enrollment verified by HSCPOA registry (July 1, 2014 or later) or current good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care for residents including activities of daily living.
• Communicate effectively with residents, staff and families.
• Provide excellent customer service with respectful, courteous care.
• Observe and report changes in resident status and record data as needed.
• Work cooperatively with team members and follow directions from registered staff.

Skills

Team oriented

Excellent communication

Knowledge of residents' rights

Independence & adaptability

Education

Secondary School Graduation Diploma

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Tools

Point Click Care (PCC)

Point of Care (POC)

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.

• 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 cooperatively 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
• In accordance with provincial requirements established by the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA), applicants must have successfully completed a Personal Support Worker (PSW) program listed on the HSCPOA’s approved programs registry with a completion date of July 1, 2014 or later, or be currently registered with the HSCPOA in good standing.

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/ Employment Conditions

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.