personal support worker – nursing care

Temiskaming Lodge (Division of Jarlette Ltd.); Dymond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursing care facility in Ontario is looking for a Personal Support Worker to provide essential nursing care and personal assistance to patients. The role includes responsibilities like transporting patients, helping with personal hygiene, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates must have relevant certifications, with a starting salary of $24.53 to $26.77 per hour. The position is full-time and requires flexibility with shifts.

Benefits

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate is required.
• First Aid and CPR Certificates are mandatory.
• Nursing Aide and Health Care Aide Certificates are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supply and empty bed pans.
• Serve meal trays and provide personal care.
• Transport patients and assist in bathing.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Effective interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1-2 years

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Nursing Aide Certificate

Health Care Aide Certificate

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

Position

Personal Support Worker – Nursing Care

Company

Temiskaming Lodge (Division of Jarlette Ltd.)

Location

144 Drive In Theatre Road, New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0

Work setting

Nursing home/home for the aged

Salary & Hours

$24.53 to $26.77 per hour; 30–40 hours per week (to be negotiated)

Employment type

Permanent, full‑time; on‑site; shift work (early morning, morning, day, evening, night, weekend, on‑call, flexible hours)

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non‑university certificate or diploma from a program of 1‑2 years or equivalent experience

Credentials

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Nursing Aide Certificate
• Health Care Aide Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Responsibilities

• Supply and empty bed pans
• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
• Serve meal trays and feed patients
• Weigh, lift, turn, and position patients
• Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
• Bathe, dress, and groom patients
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
• Collect specimens
• Administer first aid in emergency situations
• Provide personal care and companionship
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene

Security & Safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check
• Tuberculosis test
• Reference required

Work conditions & Physical capabilities

• Fast‑paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Other benefits

Who can apply

• A Canadian citizen
• A permanent resident of Canada
• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025‑12‑07