FMTPSW – Personal Support Worker

Position Details

• Position Status: Permanent Part-time
• Internal Competition: FMT-26-078
• Starting Hourly Rate: $32.10 per hour + 4% vacation and in 12.5% lieu of all benefits and paid holidays
• Benefits: All benefits, paid and statutory holidays and vacation entitlements will be provided in accordance with the CUPE 2290 Collective Agreement.
• Posting Date: June 1, 2026
• Closing Date: December 31, 2026
• Employment Type: Part-time

Position Summary

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) is part of an interprofessional team providing basic care and support to assist residents with their basic physical, psychological, and social needs in accordance with an established plan of care. The PSW works with residents who may have a variety of health related issues.

The PSW is the primary basic care and support provider to residents and supports the effective operations of the Home. The PSW will carry out the duties in alignment to the organization's mission, vision, and values, and work to further its priorities.

Education and Experience

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Personal Support Worker certificate from a recognized Community College and/or currently enrolled in an educational program for a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse as legislated in Ontario Regulation 246/22 under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021;
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience as identified in the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 may be considered including Graduate Nursing Assistant, Registered Practical Nurse, Graduated Nurse, Registered Nurse

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the Gentlecare philosophy
• Demonstrated understanding, acceptance, and commitment to promoting the Home's mission, vision, and values
• Demonstrated commitment to resident/client-centered service/care
• Demonstrated knowledge of all legislation and regulations pertinent to the role as well as an understanding of policies and legislation affecting the department
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to communicate information to a diverse audience
• Professional work ethic and behaviours in interactions with internal and external contacts
• Time management and prioritization skills; ability to function in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptability to change with a continuous process improvement mindset
• Team player able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients/residents, and the public
• Respect for individual differences, supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Ability to build resiliency and be aware of own strengths and limitations
• Willingness to learn and acquire new information and skills
• Problem solving using factual information
• Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite and resident care software applications (e.g. PointClickCare, PointofCare)
• Ability to adhere to confidentiality and demonstrate discretion and good judgement
• Understanding and commitment to health and safety policies, procedures and legislation
• Ability to attend work regularly
• Ability to meet physical demands of the position

Working Conditions

• Possible exposure to client/resident aggressive, defensive, agitated, or disruptive verbal and/or physical behaviours
• Periods of standing and walking
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Reaching, gripping, crouching, kneeling required
• Required to work day, evening and/or night shifts
• Possible exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, or other undesirable environmental conditions

Additional Information

The County of Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process and applicants must make their needs known as soon as possible. Applicants may be requested to provide supporting documentation to ensure appropriate accommodation is provided. All accommodation requests are reviewed and implemented in a respectful manner.