FMTPSW – Personal Support Worker

Position Details

• Position Status: Personal Support Worker – Permanent Full-time 12 hour
• Starting Hourly Rate: $32.10 per hour
• Shifts Include: 12 hours – 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Benefits: All benefits, paid and statutory holidays and vacation entitlements will be provided in accordance with the CUPE 2290 Collective Agreement.
• Posting Date: December 1, 2025
• Department: Long-Term Care

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 written and verbal communication skills
• Professional work ethic and behaviours with internal and external contacts
• Time management and prioritization skills with ability to function within a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt to change with a continuous process improvement mindset
• Team player able to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Respect for individual differences and support for 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 and resident care software applications (e.g. PointClickCare, PointofCare)
• Adherence to confidentiality and good judgement
• Commitment to health and safety policies, procedures, and applicable legislation
• Ability to attend work regularly
• Physical ability to meet position demands
• 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. You may be requested to provide supporting documentation to ensure appropriate accommodation is provided. All accommodation requests are reviewed and implemented in a manner that adheres to principles of dignity, individualization, inclusion and full participation, collaboration, and privacy.

The County of Frontenac values a diverse workforce and the unique differences each individual brings.