Personal Support Worker (Part-Time)

Stthomas; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Valleyview Home in St. Thomas, Ontario is seeking a part-time Personal Support Worker to join our nursing team, providing compassionate care to residents under supervision of the RN/RPN and aligning with our resident rights and care policies.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, safe resident handling, reporting changes, and completing documentation. Shifts run 6:00am–2:00pm, 2:00pm–10:00pm, and 10:00pm–6:00am, with hourly pay of $30.73–$31.65 under Unifor Local 27.

Qualifications

• Minimum Secondary School Graduation Diploma.
• Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care to residents following home policies and nursing principles.
• Assists in transporting residents to participate in activities to promote well-being.
• Observes and reports changes in residents' physical and emotional condition.
• Maintains resident safety and communicates risks to staff.
• Completes required documentation and supports orientation of new staff.

Skills

Personal care

Patient safety

Documentation

Staff mentoring

Education

Secondary School Graduation Diploma

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

350 Burwell Rd, St Thomas, ON N5P 4J3, Canada

Job Description

Welcome to Valleyview Home

Valleyview is a 136-bed long term care facility , owned and operated by the City of St. Thomas. We are located in St. Thomas, Ontario and have been welcoming residents since 1969. Valleyview is c ommitted to enhancing our residents' physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological well-being in a home like atmosphere that promotes friendship, vitality and enjoyment. Our continuous pursuit of this philosophy is reflected in our four core values: Respect, Independence, Community & Teamwork.

The Corporation of the City of St. Thomas - Valleyview Home has openings for:

Personal Support Worker

(Permanent, Part-Time)

Important: This posting is not for a current, existing vacancy; applications for this position will be considered active for six (6) months from the date the application was received.
Successful applicants will only be contacted for interviews as openings within the Home occur.

Job Posting #:1068-06-25

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a valued member of the nursing team, the Personal Support Worker, under the general direction of the Director of Care, and the technical direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor/Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), demonstrates a commitment to the provision of safe, efficient care to the personal needs of residents by assisting them to meet their emotional, social, cultural, spiritual and physical needs, in accordance with established policy and procedure, respective of the Resident Bill of Rights and Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (or equivalent).

MAJOR TASKS:

• Provides personal care to residents in accordance with home policies, and established standard,Fixing Long-Term Care Act (or equivalent) and recognized nursing principles learned in the Personal Support Worker program.
• Encourages and assists with transporting residents, as needed, to support participation in activities to promote the optimum physical, social and emotional well being of each resident.
• Observes and reports any changes in resident’s physical and emotional condition.
• Provides individual attention to the needs of residents, as directed by registered staff.
• Participates in and demonstrates an understanding of resident safety principles and practices into all day-to-day activities. Follows safe work practices and procedures, and immediately communicates any activity or action which may constitute a risk to resident safety.
• Takes responsibility for own ethical behaviour.
• Performs with and communicates satisfactorily with staff and visitors, with customer service being a focus at all times.
• Assists in orientation of new staff members and mentors PSW students.
• Takes advantage of learning opportunities both inside and outside the organization, and attends meetings as required.
• Accountable for the completion of all assigned documentation.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with theMunicipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and the Personal Health Information & Protection Act.
• Has good knowledge of and complies with Fire and Evacuation Procedures within the Home, and all procedures designed to ensure the security and protection of the residents of the Home.
• This position must be compliant with all provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, related to "Duties of a Worker".
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Secondary School Graduation Diploma plus a Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent, as per the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021.
• Previous work experience with seniors or in a long-term care facility.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Successful completion of a vulnerable sector check.
• Satisfactory TB documentation.
• Part time employees shall be on call and will make themselves reasonable available for duty. “Reasonably available” is defined as eleven (11) shifts per a four (4) week scheduled period and four (4) of these shifts shall be weekend shifts.
• Shifts are: 6:00am – 2:00pm; 2:00pm – 10:00pm; 10:00pm – 6:00am.

Remuneration: $30.73 - $31.65 per hour (2026 rates). This is a Unifor Local 27 position.

The City of St. Thomas is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, you must provide your accommodation needs in advance. Questions may be directed to the Human Resources Department at 519-631-1680 ext. 4146.

Although we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal Information on this application is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act., R.S.O. 2001, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility and suitability for employment with the City of St. Thomas.

Our hiring process does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision‑making tools. Applications are reviewed and evaluated by our hiring team.