Personal Support Worker - Casual

Schlegel Villages Inc.; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned elder care provider in Ontario seeks a compassionate Personal Support Worker to deliver exceptional care and support to residents. The ideal candidate will have a PSW diploma, strong communication skills, and a commitment to resident-centered care. Join a dedicated team focused on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all residents and team members.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Extended Health Benefits

Growth and Development opportunities

Team Member Appreciation incentives

Financial Hardship Support Program

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and nutrition.
• Records substantial changes in resident's care.
• Respects rights and dignity of residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered care based on individual needs.
• Support the social culture of the Village.
• Maintain professionalism in all interactions.

Skills

Resident-centered care topics awareness

Task prioritization and completion

Communication with team

Compassion and care under stress

Education

Diploma or certificate from an accredited PSW program

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The Village at University Gates located in Waterloo, Ontario has an exciting opportunity for a Personal Support Worker LTC to join their team.

Shift Details

Shift Details : various shifts

Closing Date

Closing Date : October 18, 2025

How Schlegel Villages supports our Team Members :

You can be you while being part of our Family!

• Competitive salary, and benefits;
• Significant opportunities for Growth and Development : Our Leaders come from within;
• Ongoing Team Member Appreciation incentives and generous rewards and recognition;
• Extended Health Benefits & Retirement Savings;
• Individualized Assistance for Team Member Education and Development;
• Loans and Scholarships to help our team members realize their greatest potential;
• Financial Hardship Support Program : Wilfred Schlegel Hope Fund;
• A Unique Family Culture : Every Person in Every Village is a branch of our Family Tree

As our new Personal Support Worker, you will

• Demonstrate awareness of resident-centered care topics (e.g., infection control, continence care, oral / skin care, resident safety, nutrition, dementia, etc.)
• Be skilled and able to prioritize and properly complete tasks effectively without compromising the care and compassion provided to residents even when under stress.
• Follow the Plan of Care, observe and report any substantial changes in resident’s care, overall health, documents change into the system and communicate to the Neighbourhood Coordinator or village Registered team member.
• Respect the rights and dignity of all residents, families, team members, and visitors to the Village and address any requests with professionalism and care.
• Support and embrace our resident-centred social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of service to our residents, visitors, and team members through comprehensive and effective support.

To be successful as our new Personal Support Worker you will

• Diploma or certificate from an accredited Personal Support Worker (PSW) program (or provincial equivalent certificate program)

At Schlegel Villages we are redefining elder care through innovation , Village design and culture change, but we know the key to our Village success, and our residents’ satisfaction, is YOU and our teams.

We aspire to provide all members of our communities, including team members, with a life enriching experience. We are family owned and operated and we take our mission seriously : “to provide holistic health care in a home environment, located within an internal neighbourhood design that promotes a caring community with emphasis on optimal health and life purpose for each resident”.

Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the hiring leader.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are ingrained within the Schlegel Culture, and our Villages are more welcoming, open-hearted and vibrant because of it. Each Village is strengthened by the unique lived experience of every person connected to it. Everyone is included and respected in their spirituality, cultural diversity and individuality. Regardless of ability, heritage or cultural roots, our people are embraced, just as they are, and we celebrate and support life purpose within the community.