Personal Support Worker - Casual

Schlegel Villages; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elder care organization in Ontario is seeking a Personal Support Worker to deliver high-quality care in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a certificate in PSW and a passion for resident-centered care. You will support residents with dignity, follow care plans, and contribute to a collaborative, family-like culture. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, along with growth opportunities within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Growth and development opportunities

Team member appreciation incentives

Qualifications

• Demonstrate awareness of resident-centered care topics.
• Skilled in task prioritization without compromising care.
• Respect the dignity of residents and address requests professionally.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Plan of Care and report changes in resident's care.
• Support a resident-centered social culture.
• Provide high-quality service to residents and visitors.

Skills

Resident-centered care awareness

Task prioritization

Infection control

Dementia care

Education

Diploma or certificate from an accredited PSW program

Job description

Overview

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: various shifts

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.