Personal Support Worker - Summer Relief (Day/Evening/Night)

Mississippi River Health Alliance; Canada; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi River Health Alliance is seeking a Personal Support Worker for a Summer Relief role. The position is temporary full-time across day, evening, and night shifts at facilities in Almonte and Carleton Place, Ontario.

Salary scales from $29.95 to $31.50 per hour, with a start date of 2026-02-05 and a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork. Qualifications include completion of a recognized PSW program with Community College certification; RPN/RN students in their first year may apply.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized Personal Support Worker program, including formal certification by a recognized Community College.
• RPN and RN students who have completed their first year of schooling are eligible to apply.
• Previous experience in a Complex Continuing Care or Long-Term Care setting would be preferred.

Skills

PSW program knowledge

Certificate recognition

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

PSW certificate

Community college certification

Job description

Personal Support Worker - Summer Relief (Day/Evening/Night)

Competition:

CUPE 2026-016

Location

Program:

Position Type:

Temporary Full Time

Salary Scale:

$29.95/hour - $31.50/hour

Start Date:

2026-02-05

Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place & DistrictMemorial Hospital created the Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) in 2016to formalize their commitment to work together to improve each patient andresident’s overall health care experience through a strong, coordinated systemof care. An integrated Senior Team leads the two Hospitals, as well as FairviewManor and Lanark County Paramedic Service which are operating divisions of AGH.Over 600 caring staff, physicians and midwives provide excellent primary, acuteand long-term care to citizens of Lanark County, West Ottawa and RenfrewCounty.

Competencies and Personal Attributes:

• Commitment to excellence, quality and safety.
• Ability to promote effective and respectful communicationto foster interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully within ateam environment.
• Effectively able to manage competing priorities and meetdeadlines.
• Ability to work in a manner that is in compliance withpatient and employee safety practices, policies and procedures of theorganization.
• Ability to contribute to a work environment that isconducive to the organizations Workplace Violence and Harassment policy.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a recognized Personal SupportWorker program, including formal certification by a recognized CommunityCollege. RPN and RN students who have completed their first year of schooling are eligible to apply
• Previous experience in a Complex Continuing Care or LongTerm Care setting would be preferred.

We thank all candidates who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to inclusive and accessible employmentpractices. If you require accommodation throughout any part of the recruitmentprocess, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] to let us know how we mayassist you.

Please note that according to MRHA Vaccination Policies, allapplicants must be fully vaccinated unless they can provide the proof of avalid medical contraindication or exemption on the basis of protected groundsunder the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to be considered for any staff orvolunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, applicants must provide the proof ofeither government issued documentation proving they have been fully vaccinated,or present supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication orexemption under Ontario Human Rights Code.

Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) is committed tofostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We believethat embracing diversity in all its forms enriches our workplace and enhancesthe quality of care we provide to our patients, residents and community. We arededicated to creating an environment where every individual feels valued,respected and supported regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexualorientation, religion, age, ability or background. We aim to create a workplacewhere everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared mission of providingintegrated health care that meets the evolving life-long needs of ourcommunities.