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LOFT Community Services; Barrie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Community Support Organization in Barrie, Ontario, is seeking a Personal Support Worker to provide essential services for vulnerable seniors. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, ensuring medication adherence, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have a diploma in a relevant field, experience with special needs clients, and strong communication skills, along with a valid Ontario Driver's License preferred. The role offers competitive pay of $25.05/hr.

Benefits

E-learning program

Corporate gym membership

Discount programs

DEI training access

Qualifications

• Preferred diploma in Human Services or related field.
• First Aid and CPR training required.
• Experience with clients having cognitive or mental health issues.
• Valid Ontario Driver's License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities and mental health needs.
• Maintain records and ensure client safety.
• Monitor medication and collaborate with health professionals.
• Participate in recreational activities with clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Experience with clients with special needs

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Human Services, Gerontology, or Personal Support Worker

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

DATE: October 10, 2025
CLOSING DATE: October 17, 2025  
LOCATION: Barrie, ON – Social Housing Seniors Support
COMPENSATION: $25.05/hr
VACANCIES: 2
WORK TYPE: Onsite
JOB ID: 10303681

Who We Are

LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complex issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. LOFT serves thousands annually and provides supportive housing. LOFT is recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ Award (NEOC) recipient.

Job Summary

The Personal Support Worker is responsible for rendering a range of services for the clients of the program consistent with its basic values and goals. The Personal Support Worker will support, as assigned, the needs of vulnerable, at-risk, older adults and seniors living in the multi-sites under the program. This support relates to physical, cognitive, mental health and social/recreational needs. The staff member will maintain established routines of the program including safety practices. The Personal Support Worker will perform these and other delegated responsibilities to ensure the quality of personal care of the clients.

Essential Duties

• Assist clients with physical and mental health needs by fostering respectful relationships, supporting daily living activities, managing medical and behavioral issues, facilitating social engagement, and maintaining accurate care documentation in collaboration with the support team.
• Maintain safety and security by responding to emergencies, documenting incidents, and ensuring client well-being through regular interaction.
• Oversee site-specific medical responsibilities by monitoring the medication program, ensuring proper storage and documentation, and collaborating with physicians, pharmacists, and program staff to resolve any issues.
• Coordinate and participate in social and recreational activities by attending planning meetings, maintaining participant records, ensuring equipment readiness, communicating client absences, leading outings (including driving clients).
• Perform various operational and support duties by managing communications, maintaining daily residence operations, coordinating emergency evacuations, participating in meetings and training, working rotating shifts across housing sites, and accepting delegated tasks from senior staff to ensure smooth program delivery.
• Other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the program manager.

Qualifications

• A diploma/certificate or above in Human Services, Gerontology or Personal Support Worker from a recognized college or university is preferred.
• First Aid and CPR training.
• Experience with clients with unique special needs including cognitive impairment and/or mental health issues.
• Knowledge of medication, general health and psychiatric conditions.
• Ability to organize activities and work with individuals and groups in assessment, problem solving and crisis management.
• Ability to interact with clients in a positive and supportive manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multi-disciplinary professionals and other staff in a team environment.
• Good oral and written English skills.
• Computer skills are required.
• Possession of a valid Ontario Driver's License preferred.

Work Environment

• Physically able to perform demanding body mechanics (e.g. lifting, transferring, etc.).
• Staff may be exposed to second-hand smoke when working in clients’ homes.
• Rotating shifts as scheduled by the program.

What We Offer

• E-learning program available all year round.
• Corporate gym membership rate with GoodLife Fitness.
• Access to Perkopolis, a comprehensive corporate discount program.
• Access to unlimited DEI trainings through the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion partnership.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

LOFT Community Services is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. We value compassion, collaboration, and community delivered with dignity, innovation, and excellence. LOFT’s vision is that together, we can all live successfully in our community. Our client population reflects Ontario’s diverse community and LOFT aims to build a workforce that reflects that diversity. Even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, you are encouraged to apply.

Note: A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.

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