Community Support Worker à Canada

Job Code: 19095

Status: Temporary Part Time (up to 15 months)

Location: Providence Manor

Union: LIUNA PM

Wage: $23.04 - $ 24.06

Posting Period: August 29, 2025 - September 4, 2025

The Personal Support Worker, under the direction of the Assistant Director of Care, Charge RN, RN or RPN, is the primary front-line monitor of resident well-being and reports any changes in resident status or concerns to the registered nursing staff. The PSW assists in the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care on assigned Resident Home Areas. Duties are discharged in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of Providence Care Centre, the Resident’s Bill of Rights, and the requirements of-the Long-Term Care Homes Act and Regulations. The PSW delivers basic nursing and hygiene care for residents and assists them with activities of daily living, based on assessed needs and care-plan requirements.

Skills And Qualifications Required

• Personal Support Worker Certificate from an approved college preferred (equivalent education and experience may be considered)
• Proven ability to work with minimum supervision
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to work as a team player
• Good attendance, good physical condition, including the ability to carry out physically demanding duties is essential
  
  

Position Responsibilities

• Takes direction from Charge RN, RN or RPN regarding priority-setting and the delivery of care.
• Familiarizes self with the care plan of residents to whom she/he is assigned to provide care.
• Follows a consistent approach when interacting with residents who may exhibit difficult behaviours.
• Provides direct-care for residents as outlined in the written care plan or as requested by the resident. Direct care encompasses but is not limited to: assistance with activities of daily living; exercise, positioning and ambulation; bowel and bladder care; collection of specimens; any other care required to ensure resident safety and comfort (see list of particular duties and tasks below)
• Assists residents with matters of personal hygiene and grooming, which may include: toileting, bathing, showering, shampooing of hair, basic nail care, pericare, oral care of mouth, teeth and/or dentures, shaving, combing and other care as stipulated in the resident’s care plan or as requested by the resident.
  
  

Why Work At Providence Manor

• A long-term care home with specialized care for dementia and veterans
• Committed to a person and family-centred approach
• Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
• Group Retirement Pension Plan
• Corporate and Resident Home Area/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus of Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located in downtown Kingston