FMTPSW – Personal Support Worker

Position Details

• Position/Status: Personal Support Worker – Permanent Part-time PT-4
• Competition Number: FMT-26-117
• 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: October 16, 2026
• Closing Date: October 22, 2026
• Start Date: To be determined

This position requires a cover letter and resume to be submitted with your application. External applicants must also complete the pre-screening questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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 with 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.
• An 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, or 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 and care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislation and regulations pertinent to the role, as well as policies and legislation affecting the department.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate information to a diverse audience.
• Professional work ethic and behaviours when interacting with internal and external contacts; ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in a professional, consistent, and positive manner.
• Time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to function in a fast-paced environment and respond flexibly to changing priorities.
• Ability to adapt to change within an environment with a continuous process improvement mindset.
• Ability to be a team player and establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, clients/residents, and the public.
• Respect for individual differences and competencies, and support for equity, diversity, and inclusion in organizational functions, priorities, and employee culture.
• Ability to build resiliency and be aware of own strengths and limitations.
• Willingness to learn and acquire new information and skills.
• Ability to problem solve using factual information.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability to use resident care software applications such as PointClickCare (PCC) and PointofCare (POC).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while exhibiting discretion and good judgment.
• Understanding and commitment to health and safety policies, procedures, and applicable legislation.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• 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, or disruptive verbal and/or physical behaviours.
• Periods of standing and walking.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Reaching, gripping, crouching, and kneeling required.
• Required to work day, evening, and/or night shifts.
• Possible exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, or other undesirable environmental conditions.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. External applicants must complete all pre-screening questions in the application. Please ensure the application steps are completed so your submission is not marked incomplete.

External applicants may indicate whether they were referred by a current employee of the County of Frontenac through the pre-screening questions or in the RSS option under Basic Information in their applicant account.

Accessibility and Equal Opportunity

The County of Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants must make their needs known as soon as possible and may be requested to provide supporting documentation to ensure appropriate accommodation is provided. Accommodation requests are reviewed and implemented in accordance with the principles of dignity, individualization, inclusion and full participation, collaboration, and privacy.