Personal Support Worker – Full-Time – Grove CUPE 2026-56

Arnprior Regional Health; Arnprior; Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnprior Regional Health is seeking a Personal Support Worker to join the Nursing (Long Term Care) team. The role focuses on resident-centered care within a collaborative setting, addressing physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual needs.

The position is full-time with an hourly rate of $27.63–$30.33, posted Sept 17, 2026, closing Sept 24, 2026, and duties commence in September 2026. Affiliation with CUPE Local 2704 supports a strong unionized environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the PSW program requirements.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a care team.
• HEART values: Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect & Teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered care as part of a care team.
• Support physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Follow plan of care and goals for residents.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

CPR

Ability to follow instructions

Education

PSW program certificate

Job description

Job Posting Reference Number: Grove CUPE 2026-56

We are seeking dynamic, passionate Personal Support Workers (PSWs), who want to be part of the transformational change, providing resident-centered care in our long-term care home. As a PSW you will be part of a diverse, collaborative care team that will provide care and services to our residents with a focus on a plan of care and goals addressing their physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual needs.

An easy commute, our rural community hospital and long-term care home is located 30 minutes northwest of Ottawa.

Position: Personal Support Worker

Department: Nursing (Long Term Care)

Status: Full-Time

Hourly Rate: $27.63 – $30.33 per hour (Oct 9, 2025 wage)

Posting Date: September 17, 2026

Closing Date: September 24, 2026

Duties to Commence: September 2026

Affiliation: CUPE Local 2704

Qualifications:

• Knowledge acquired through the successful completion of a recognized PSW program which meets the current standards of the Ontario Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care Act
• Working knowledge of Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) and Behavioral Support Ontario (BSO).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Current CPR
• Ability to understand, interpret and carry out the written and verbal instructions
• Ability to set priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team
• Demonstrates the organization’s values of Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect & Teamwork (HEART).
• Ability to perform duties and provide care in a manner that supports and complies with the Residents Bill of Rights

ARH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at [phone].