Personal Support Worker (PSW) – Long Term Care (Casual Position)

SarniaCareers; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in shift scheduling

Extended health benefits

RRSP Pension matching

Tuition reimbursement

Company events and recognition

Job summary

SarniaCareers is seeking a dedicated Personal Support Worker (PSW) in Canada to join our care team. The role focuses on assisting residents with daily living, mobility, and nutrition, while promoting dignity and comfort in a home-like setting.

You will work closely with RPNs and the care team, participate in shift reports and care conferences, and contribute to planning and improving resident care. Certification in PSW or HCA and a current VSS/TB clearance are required.

Qualifications

• PSW or HCA certification required.
• VSS (Vulnerable Sector Screening) completed within 6 months.
• TB 2-Step TB test updated within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities, lifts, transfers, bathing, and feeding.
• Collaborate with RPNs and care team to deliver safe, compassionate care.
• Complete care plans and ensure resident information is accurate.
• Participate in shift reports, care conferences, and team huddles to improve care.
• Support mobility, personal care, and nutrition while noting changes.

Skills

PSW care

Education

PSW/HCA Certification

Job description

Job Description

Long Term Care is a unique experience, when you come to work you are coming into a Resident's home. Your feedback and input is used to improve our daily practices, and your energy goes a long way to putting smiles on our Residents' faces.

We provide a fulsome orientation to set you up for success, and ongoing opportunities to grow your skills and take on specialized roles. Every day is different — and every day you make a difference. If you were working for us as an PSW, here are some of the things you would have done last week:

• Assisted residents with daily living activities, including safe lifts and transfers, bathing, and feeding, promoting independence, comfort, and dignity.
• Worked side-by-side with RPNs and your care team to deliver safe, compassionate care.
• Completed POC tasks, ensuring resident information is accurate and up to date.
• Actively participated in shift reports, care conferences, and team huddles, contributing to planning and improving resident care.
• Supported residents with mobility, personal care, and nutrition while noticing changes that matter.
• Created meaningful moments by connecting with residents, celebrating milestones, and making them feel valued.
• Participated in specialized programs or roles such as Behavioural Supports, Rehab or Quality Improvement, contributing to advanced care initiatives.
• Mentored new team members through structured programs, sharing experience and strengthening the care culture.

Ready to make a real difference in the lives of residents and grow your career every single day?

When you apply, if you have your PSW certification, we will try our best to reach out to you within the week (hopefully within a few days). When you're eligible with us for benefits, you can expect a variety of them:

• Flexibility in shift scheduling to support your home life
• When eligible, you can enjoy full range of extended Health benefits
• Pension/RRSP matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• And many Company Events like our annual recognition parties, team theme parties, lunches, outings, gift cards, and paid days off

We prioritize promoting from within and support our employees' educational needs because we care for the team we have put together. We come to our workplace each day understanding that we are entering our Residents' Home, and we are there to support them. While we don't take ourselves seriously, we take our jobs seriously and love to have fun with each other and the Residents!

Qualifications

To be hired into this role, you must have:

• Personal Support Worker (PSW) or Health Care Aide (HCA) Certification
• Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) check completed within the past 6 months
• TB 2 Step updated within the last year

Additional Information

While our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools, every decision throughout screening, assessing, and selecting candidates is made by real people on our team.

This posting is for an upcoming vacancy.