Personal Support Worker – Temporary Full-Time – Grove CUPE 2026-65

Arnprior Regional Health; Arnprior; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnprior Regional Health is seeking dynamic Personal Support Workers to join our Nursing (Long Term Care) team in Arnprior, Ontario. You will deliver resident-centered care aligned with a care plan addressing physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs, collaborating with a diverse care team.

The position is temporary full-time with an hourly rate of CAD 28.60–31.40. The role requires PSW certification, GPA/BSO knowledge, strong communication, and a commitment to HEART values in a rural

Qualifications

• Knowledge acquired through the completion of a recognized PSW program meeting Ontario MOHLTC standards.
• Working knowledge of Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) and Behavioral Support Ontario (BSO).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current CPR.
• Ability to understand, interpret and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team.
• Demonstrates the organization’s HEART values.
• Ability to perform duties and provide care in a manner that supports and complies with the Residents Bill of Rights.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered care in a long-term care setting.
• Collaborate with care team to address residents’ physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Follow plan of care and department policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Prioritization

HEART values

Education

PSW program completed

CPR certification

Ontario MOHLTC Act knowledge

Job description

Job Posting Reference Number: Grove CUPE 2026-65

We are seeking dynamic, passionate Personal Support Workers (PSWs), who want to be part of the transformational change, providing resident-centered care in our long-term care home. As a PSW you will be part of a diverse, collaborative care team that will provide care and services to our residents with a focus on a plan of care and goals addressing their physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual needs.

An easy commute, our rural community hospital and long-term care home is located 30 minutes northwest of Ottawa.

Position: Personal Support Worker

Department: Nursing (Long Term Care)

Status: Temporary Full-Time

Hourly Rate: $28.60 – $31.40 per hour (Oct 9, 2026 wage)

Posting Date: October 28, 2026

Closing Date: November 4, 2026

Duties to Commence: November 9, 2026

Affiliation: CUPE Local 2704

Qualifications:

• Knowledge acquired through the successful completion of a recognized PSW program which meets the current standards of the Ontario Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care Act
• Working knowledge of Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) and Behavioral Support Ontario (BSO).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Current CPR
• Ability to understand, interpret and carry out the written and verbal instructions
• Ability to set priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team
• Demonstrates the organization’s values of Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect & Teamwork (HEART).
• Ability to perform duties and provide care in a manner that supports and complies with the Residents Bill of Rights

ARH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at [phone].