Personal Support Worker (St. Thomas) - Weekends Only (2025-2431)

Closing the Gap Healthcare; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in St. Thomas, ON is seeking a compassionate Personal Support Worker (PSW) to provide empathetic care in the community. This part-time position focuses on assisting clients with personal care and daily living activities, offering opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work culture. Newly registered PSWs and nursing students are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Travel Stipend

Group benefits including Employee Assistance Plan

Company contributions to RRSP

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Culture of performance and recognition

Qualifications

• Compassionate and independent individual.
• Ability to provide excellent and empathetic care.
• Reliably commute or plan to relocate to St. Thomas.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and respite services to clients.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Work independently while collaborating with a team.

Skills

Personal Support Worker or Equivalent Certificate

Outstanding focus on client safety

Exemplary customer experience skills

Independent problem solving

Ability to develop respectful working relationships

Access to a reliable vehicle

Fluent in English

Secondary School

Education

Personal Support Worker Certification

Completion of at least 1 year of Nursing education

Job description

Overview

Location - St. Thomas, ON

Part-Time / Casual - Weekends Only

Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is dedicated to providing Canadians with the highest level of care across a wide range of home-based and community-setting services. We are looking for a compassionate and independent Personal Support Worker (PSW) that can provide excellent and empathetic care to our clients in the community. Our PSWs will be working under the supervision of our Client Services Supervisor and with our team of healthcare providers. If you are looking for work-life balance and supportive work culture, then you are exactly what we’re looking for!

Newly registered PSWs; Nursing students with at least 1 year of completed education and/or internationally trained Nurses who are waiting for their CNO registration are welcome to apply.

What you will be doing

You will be making a direct impact on the clients’ lives by providing personal care, respite services, and assistance with activities of daily living. You will be working independently in the community but at the same time enjoy working with a collaborative team with the guidance and direction of an experienced supervisor – At CTG we foster an environment of lifelong learning and sharing best practice.

Skills Needed For Success

• A Personal Support Worker or Equivalent Certificate from a recognized institution
• Outstanding focus on client safety and ability to develop respectful working relationships with clients and families to meet their care needs
• Exemplary skills in delivering high-quality customer experiences
• A proven track record of being accountable for multiple deliverables, reporting, and high-quality performance
• Experience in independent problem solving and recognizing when support from peers and supervisors is needed
• Access to a reliable vehicle and Canadian Drivers license is a must
• St. Thomas: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
• Secondary School (preferred)
• English (required)
• PSW Certification (required)

What You Can Expect

• Travel Stipend
• Group benefits including an Employee Assistance Plan
• Company contributions to your RRSP and co-pay on extended healthcare benefits
• Extensive learning and educational development opportunities
• A culture of performance, recognition, and appreciation
• A commitment to excellence.

New PSW Graduates

“Join CTG as a recent Personal Support Worker (PSW) graduate and kickstart your career with the new Health Force Ontario PSW Incentive, earning up to $10,000 for a 12-month commitment to full-time work. Terms and conditions apply. For more information, visit Health Force Ontario PSW Initiatives”

The Not So Fine Print

We are excited you are considering applying to become a valued member of our “Team Made for Caring”. This position is open to individuals who are eligible to work in Canada, and who meet all the essential requirements stated above. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under the CTG Accessibility policy. Closing the Gap is committed to a high-quality and safe environment for our team members and clients/families. At Closing the Gap, we strongly encourage all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza as unvaccinated team members put themselves, co-workers, their clients, their client’s families, and CTG’s communities at unnecessary risk.

Closing the Gap is committed to the success of all its team members. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at [e-mail] your earliest convenience.