FMTPSW – Personal Support Worker

This position requires a Cover Letter and Resume to be submitted when you apply and pre-screening questions to be complete for external applicants.

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“Existing Vacancy”

Position/Status: Personal Support Worker – Temporary Full-time 12-hour (Up to January 31, 2027, or with two weeks’ written notice)

Internal Competition: FMT-26-091

Starting Hourly Rate: $32.10 per hour + 4% vacation and 12.5% in lieu of all benefits and paid holidays

Shifts Include: See line attached

Line/Rotation Details: See line attached

Posting Date: July 27, 2026

Closing Date: August 2, 2026

Start Date: TBD

Internal Applicants: Some internal positions will require a cover letter and resume to be submitted when applying for a position. (e.g., specialized positions/higher classification)

External Applicants Employee Referral:

Part of the application process allows you to indicate if you have been referred by a current employee with the County of Frontenac. This can be completed through the pre-screening questions or under the RSS option in your applicant account under Basic Information.

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 organizations 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 Homes 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

• Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to communicate information to a diverse audience base

• Demonstrated professional work ethic and behaviours in interaction with internal and external contacts and the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely with ease and confidence in a professional, consistent, and positive manner

• Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills with the ability to function within a fast-paced environment, responding with flexibility to changing priorities

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change within an environment with a continuous process improvement mindset

• Demonstrated ability to be a team player who is able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, clients/residents, and the public

• Demonstrated respect for individual differences and competencies, and supports equity, diversity, and inclusion in organizational functions, priorities, and employee culture

• Demonstrated ability to build resiliency and be aware of own strengths and limitations

• Proven willingness to learn and acquire new information and skills

• Ability to problem solve using factual information

• Basic computer proficiency with solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products including Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability to use resident care software applications (e.g.PointClickCare (PCC), PointofCare (POC))

• Demonstrated ability to adhere to confidentiality while exhibiting discretion and good judgement

• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to health and safety policies, procedures and applicable legislation

• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical demands of the position

• Satisfactory Criminal Record – Vulnerable Sector Check

Working Conditions:

• Possible exposure to client/resident aggressive/defensive/agitated/disruptive verbal and/or physical behaviours
• Periods of time 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

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. Please be advised that you may be requested to provide supporting documentation to ensure that appropriate accommodation is provided. All accommodation requests are reviewed and implemented in a manner that adhere to the principles of dignity, individualization, inclusion and full participation, collaboration, and privacy.

The County of Frontenac values a diverse workforce and the unique differences that each individual brings to the workplace. We welcome all qualified applicants.

Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of selecting candidates for the interview process and ultimate selection.

Questions regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information pursuant to MFIPPA may be directed to the Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk.

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