Personal Support Worker (PSW) Part Time/Casual

Responsive Group, Inc.; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Personal Support Worker (PSW) to provide personal care and support to residents. The ideal candidate will have a PSW certification and a passion for making a difference. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring wellbeing, and ensuring a safe environment. Competitive wages and employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Employee benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Support for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• PSW Certification from a program of at least 600 hours.
• Experience with person-centered care models.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Monitor residents’ physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Document care provided during each shift.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

PSW Certification

Job description

“How do you live in the moment?”

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’. We are seeking a candidate who shares our values — someone with a passion to make a difference, a strong moral compass, and a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is warm, loving, and capable of making meaningful connections with those they care for.

We participate in the following government funding initiatives:

• Clinical Placement Stipend $5540
• Recruitment Incentive $10,000
• Rural/Remote Incentive $10,000

Please reach out if you are interested in learning more.

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) reports to the Director of Care and, under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor, provides personal care, reports changes in resident status, and documents where applicable. They support restorative care by promoting residents’ independence in activities of daily living, enhancing therapeutic bathing effects, and creating an environment that meets residents’ needs and improves their quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with personal care and activities of daily living as per their care plan.
• Guide residents in their activities of daily living, maximizing independence and respecting their choices and self-determination.
• Monitor residents’ physical and emotional wellbeing and report any changes to registered staff.
• Accurately document care provided during each shift, following relevant policies and procedures.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and the Code of Conduct of the home.
• Maintain professional communication with residents, families, and coworkers.
• Promote the home’s Vision, Mission, Values, and Residents’ Bill of Rights.
• Ensure the health and safety of residents, families, and staff.
• Participate in resident care conferences and team meetings, contributing to care plan development.
• Display spontaneity and a positive attitude to adapt to changing situations.
• Keep personal care items clean, labeled, and accessible to residents.
• Use a gentle, persuasive approach (GPA) when managing residents with expressive behaviors.
• Adhere to safe transfer practices and the use of mechanical lifts per policies.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and secure environment during care provision.
• Assist with meal service and provide feeding assistance as needed.

Qualifications:

• PSW Certification from a program of at least 600 hours, including practical experience.
• The program must meet the Ministry of Colleges or Universities' requirements for Ontario postsecondary institutions or district school boards.
• An RN or RPN with adequate skills and knowledge, as deemed by the Director of Care.
• Students enrolled in RN or RPN programs with sufficient skills, as assessed by the Director of Care.
• Experience with person-centered care models.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to turn tasks into positive social interactions.
• Ability to meet legal requirements, promote individual rights, and manage risk.
• Current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Background Check, or willingness to obtain.
• Proof of recent TB testing or chest X-ray as per health regulations.
• Two supervisory references.
• Proof of required vaccinations; staying up-to-date is recommended.

What do we offer?

• Competitive wages
• Employee benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Support for personal and professional growth

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter. We appreciate all applicants’ interest; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, fairness, and accessibility. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.