Personal Support Worker-Respite

St. Joseph Home Care; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization in Guelph is seeking a Personal Support Worker to enhance the quality of life for clients post-hospital discharge. The role involves providing personal care, medication reminders, and assisting with daily activities. Candidates must hold a PSW Certificate and preferably have 1-3 years of experience in the field, along with a valid Ontario Driver's License. This position emphasizes teamwork, compassion, and maintaining client dignity.

Qualifications

• PSW Certificate from an accredited training institution, required.
• 1-3 years PSW experience, preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate, preferred.
• Ontario Driver's License and vehicle, required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with daily personal care activities.
• Assisting clients with daily housekeeping activities.
• Providing medication reminders and safety wellness checks.
• Encouraging client participation in social/recreational activities.

Skills

PSW Certificate

1-3 years PSW experience

Compassionate care

Ability to work cooperatively

Customer service mindset

Education

PSW Certificate from an accredited institution

Job description

Position

Personal Support Worker – St. Mary’s Health

Number of Openings: 1

Division: St. Mary’s Health

Full/Part Time/Casual: Full Time

Location: Guelph

Union: SEIU

Posting Date: September 23, 2025

Closing Date: September 30, 2025

Wages: SEIU Union Wage Grid; $19.33 per hour

French Language Skill Requirement: N/A

Program: St. Mary’s Health

Notes: This posting is for a current vacancy.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Personal Support Workers – Hospital at Home Waterloo Wellington Program (PSW-HHWW) enhance the quality of life of SJHC clients by providing personal care assistance, medication reminders, physical and cognitive support, and home keeping assistance. PSW-HHWW helps clients live safely and healthily after hospital discharge and supports daily activities of living.

PSW-HHWW works cooperatively with the program Director, Managers, Clinical Educators, Program Assistants and other multidisciplinary care givers in delivering client-centered care. PSW-HHWW adheres to daily care schedules and overall care plans. Clients have recently been discharged from hospital and require support in daily care management and activities. There may be opportunities for enhanced learning and skills transfer with certain client populations.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting clients with daily personal care activities according to individual care plans (Bathing; Dressing/undressing; Personal hair care; Shaving/grooming; Mouth care; Preventative skin care; Bathroom activities; Feeding; Other personal hygiene tasks)
• Assisting clients with daily housekeeping activities (Light apartment housekeeping; Laundry services; Light meal preparation / safe food handling)
• Assisting clients in daily activities to maintain mental/physical health and safety (Performing safety wellness checks; Medication reminders / administration; Assisting with medical devices; Living area visual scans; Engaging clients in positive conversations; Encouraging client-directed care)
• Assisting with mobility and participation in social/recreational activities; Encouraging positive life skills
• Assisting with basic range of motion exercises; May be trained for additional tasks within scope of practice (e.g., peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis)
• Demonstrating sensitivity to clients with cognitive, physical, or mental health challenges; Providing emotional and social support to clients and families
• Maintaining a positive, professional attitude and supporting co-workers; following care plans and program procedures
• Demonstrating ability to follow directions, be detailed-oriented, and maintain privacy and confidentiality of health records
• Participating in team meetings and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintaining compliance with corporate policies, health and safety regulations, and external standards

QUALIFICATIONS

• PSW Certificate from an accredited training institution, required
• 1-3 years PSW experience, preferred
• Member of the PSW Registry where required by SJHC contract, preferred
• Current First Aid and/or CPR Certificate, preferred
• Training in gentle persuasive/non-violent crisis prevention, an asset
• Training and experience in Medication Reminders, preferred
• Previous experience with respite care, required
• Previous experience with Dementia Care and Dementia clients, preferred
• Previous experience in community or home care setting, preferred
• Registration with HSCPOA, an asset but not required
• Ontario Driver’s License and vehicle, required

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Regularly demonstrates our mission, vision and values; supports compassionate care, diversity, quality care, knowledge sharing, and service with integrity
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and promote a healthy, inclusive work environment
• Proactively contributes to initiatives and positive change; demonstrates effective decision making
• Creative problem solving; strong team-based approach; good verbal and written communication; customer service mindset
• Positive, professional, and willing to go the extra mile; follows directions; detail oriented
• Maintains compliance with policies, procedures, health and safety regulations, and external standards
• Participates in internal and external training and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of all personal health records and related systems

Equal Opportunity Note: St. Joseph’s Home Care is an equal opportunity employer, committed to equity, inclusiveness, and diversity across all programs, practices, facilities, and team. AI is not used in recruitment processes for candidate selection. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request; if you require accommodations, inform the hiring manager before the interview. French interview options can be requested through the head office.

*Refer to the collective agreement for hours of work and weekend rotation.