CUPE Job
Posting
Posting
Date:
April 28, 2026
Expiry Date:
May 4, 2026 at 4:30PM.
Position:
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Job Posting
#
R/26-38
Department:
Long Term Care (LTC)
Employment
Type:
Part-Time
Shifts:
4hr/8hr/12hr/other
Shifts
Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends/Holidays
Must be available to work all shifts
Rate of Pay:
$31.01
– $31.68
Vacancy Status
Existing
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse,
or other regulated health care professional, the Personal Support Worker
(PSW) performs assigned functions as unregulated care providers, that support
the health care team in assisting residents in activities of daily living,
and supports the effective operations of resident care areas. The PSW shall provide resident care
consistent with the unit specific duties and statement of limitations of the
PSW classification and in accordance with all SJHCG policies and procedures.
Key Accountabilities
·
Performs all duties in accordance with the Mission
Statement and policies and procedures of St. Joseph’s Health Centre as
adopted from the Ministry of Long-Term Care guidelines.
·
The Helping Role
o preserving
the personhood of residents
o encountering
residents in a caring way
o maximizing
the individual’s participation and control
o providing
comfort and communication through touch
o encouraging
and supporting individuals’ families to participate in care
·
The Provision of Resident Care
o assisting
with personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, hair care, mouth care, nail care,
and shaving)
o assisting
with nutrition (providing fluids and nourishments as required, meal set up,
assistance with feeding, and reporting of intake)
o assisting
with urinary and bowel elimination (toileting, utilizing continence products,
emptying of urinary and colostomy drainage bags, and reporting of output)
o promoting
comfort by assisting with positioning, mobility, and ambulation as per care
plan (positioning and turning of residents; using mechanical lifts
appropriately; and reporting of any changes)
o promoting
skin integrity (providing good skin care through washing, positioning, and
turning of residents; ensuring that environment is safe of obstacles to
prevent injuries; and reporting any changes in skin integrity). Immediately
correcting if possible and reporting any situations that can or will effect
the health and safety of the resident.
o assisting
with passive and active range of motion exercises when appropriate
o facilitating
appropriate rest and socialization
·
Establishing and Maintaining Healthy Interpersonal
Relationships
o demonstrating
enthusiasm for working with older adults and their families
o developing
and preserving therapeutic PSW/resident relationships while maintaining
boundaries
o developing
and preserving collaborative relationships among members of the health care
team
o
developing and preserving collaborative
relationships with other programs/departments
·
Ensuring the Quality of Health Care Practices
o contributing
to the quality of working life of peers and colleagues
o improving
the quality of life of residents through the ‘enhanced living model’ of
practice
o learning and
using new concepts and approaches in the care of older adults
o participating
in improving the care provided to older adults
o consulting
with peers and other health providers in approaches in the care of older
adults
o contributing
to and utilizing the established plan of care for the residents
·
Maintaining Professionalism and Work Role
Competencies
o attending
and participating in educational in-services
o showing an
interest in profession by projecting a competent, professional image through
attitudes, actions, and appearance
o demonstrating
professionalism by being dependable in attendance and punctuality
o providing
services in a caring, respectful, and cost effective manner
o participating
in research and continuous quality improvement activities for improving the
care provided to older adults
o recording
documentation in an accurate and timely manner according to policies and
procedures
Qualifications & Experience
·
Personal Support Worker
certificate or diploma that meets program requirements set by the Ministry of
Colleges and Universities for an Ontario postsecondary institution or
district school board
·
Experience in long term
care preferred
·
Demonstrated written and
verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills
·
Current CPR certification
preferred.
·
Strong organizational
skills and the ability to prioritize required.
·
Ability to function as a
team member in a collaborative environment required.
·
Ability to accept
direction and work independently required.
·
Knowledge of general
persuasive approach preferred. Gentle Persuasive
Approaches (GPA®) in Dementia Care – Centre for Resilience, Learning &
Growth
Application Instructions:
To apply to this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and
cover letter highlighting how your
skills, experience and strengths meet the requirements of this role and support
the values of St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph here: Internal
Opportunities – St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph (sjhcg.ca)
Disclaimers
St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph
is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and
diversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Joseph’s Health Centre
Guelph is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, and
will work to accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontario for
Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should any applicant
require accommodation through the application process, please contact Human
Resources at employment@sjhcg.ca for assistance. If the applicant requires a
specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the
applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the
interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph
(SJHCG) does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, evaluate, or
select applicants for this position.
Recruitment Process Integrity:
To support fairness,
confidentiality, and an equitable recruitment process, applicants are kindly
asked not to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and not to record,
transcribe, encrypt, or otherwise capture interviews at any stage of the
recruitment process, unless explicitly authorized by the organization.
We thank all applicants for their
interest. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
CUPE Job
Posting
Posting
Date:
April 28, 2026
Expiry Date:
May 4, 2026 at 4:30PM.
Position:
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Job Posting
#
T/26-59, 60 (Two Positions)
Department:
Long Term Care (LTC)
Employment
Type:
Temporary Part-Time (Approx. 6 months)
Shifts:
4hr/8hr/12hr/other
Shifts
Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends/Holidays
Must be available to work all shifts
Rate of Pay:
$31.01
– $31.68
Vacancy Status
Existing
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse,
or other regulated health care professional, the Personal Support Worker
(PSW) performs assigned functions as unregulated care providers, that support
the health care team in assisting residents in activities of daily living,
and supports the effective operations of resident care areas. The PSW shall provide resident care
consistent with the unit specific duties and statement of limitations of the
PSW classification and in accordance with all SJHCG policies and procedures.
Key Accountabilities
·
Performs all duties in accordance with the Mission
Statement and policies and procedures of St. Joseph’s Health Centre as
adopted from the Ministry of Long-Term Care guidelines.
·
The Helping Role
o preserving
the personhood of residents
o encountering
residents in a caring way
o maximizing
the individual’s participation and control
o providing
comfort and communication through touch
o encouraging
and supporting individuals’ families to participate in care
·
The Provision of Resident Care
o assisting
with personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, hair care, mouth care, nail care,
and shaving)
o assisting
with nutrition (providing fluids and nourishments as required, meal set up,
assistance with feeding, and reporting of intake)
o assisting
with urinary and bowel elimination (toileting, utilizing continence products,
emptying of urinary and colostomy drainage bags, and reporting of output)
o promoting
comfort by assisting with positioning, mobility, and ambulation as per care
plan (positioning and turning of residents; using mechanical lifts
appropriately; and reporting of any changes)
o promoting
skin integrity (providing good skin care through washing, positioning, and
turning of residents; ensuring that environment is safe of obstacles to
prevent injuries; and reporting any changes in skin integrity). Immediately
correcting if possible and reporting any situations that can or will effect
the health and safety of the resident.
o assisting
with passive and active range of motion exercises when appropriate
o facilitating
appropriate rest and socialization
·
Establishing and Maintaining Healthy Interpersonal
Relationships
o demonstrating
enthusiasm for working with older adults and their families
o developing
and preserving therapeutic PSW/resident relationships while maintaining
boundaries
o developing
and preserving collaborative relationships among members of the health care
team
o
developing and preserving collaborative
relationships with other programs/departments
·
Ensuring the Quality of Health Care Practices
o contributing
to the quality of working life of peers and colleagues
o improving
the quality of life of residents through the ‘enhanced living model’ of
practice
o learning and
using new concepts and approaches in the care of older adults
o participating
in improving the care provided to older adults
o consulting
with peers and other health providers in approaches in the care of older
adults
o contributing
to and utilizing the established plan of care for the residents
·
Maintaining Professionalism and Work Role
Competencies
o attending
and participating in educational in-services
o showing an
interest in profession by projecting a competent, professional image through
attitudes, actions, and appearance
o demonstrating
professionalism by being dependable in attendance and punctuality
o providing
services in a caring, respectful, and cost effective manner
o participating
in research and continuous quality improvement activities for improving the
care provided to older adults
o recording
documentation in an accurate and timely manner according to policies and
procedures
Qualifications & Experience
·
Personal Support Worker
certificate or diploma that meets program requirements set by the Ministry of
Colleges and Universities for an Ontario postsecondary institution or
district school board
·
Experience in long term
care preferred
·
Demonstrated written and
verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills
·
Current CPR certification
preferred.
·
Strong organizational
skills and the ability to prioritize required.
·
Ability to function as a
team member in a collaborative environment required.
·
Ability to accept
direction and work independently required.
·
Knowledge of general
persuasive approach preferred. Gentle Persuasive
Approaches (GPA®) in Dementia Care – Centre for Resilience, Learning &
Growth
Application Instructions:
To apply to this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and
cover letter highlighting how your
skills, experience and strengths meet the requirements of this role and support
the values of St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph here: Internal
Opportunities – St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph (sjhcg.ca)
Disclaimers
St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph
is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and
diversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Joseph’s Health Centre
Guelph is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, and
will work to accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontario for
Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should any applicant
require accommodation through the application process, please contact Human
Resources at employment@sjhcg.ca for assistance. If the applicant requires a
specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the
applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the
interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph
(SJHCG) does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, evaluate, or
select applicants for this position.
Recruitment Process Integrity:
To support fairness,
confidentiality, and an equitable recruitment process, applicants are kindly
asked not to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and not to record,
transcribe, encrypt, or otherwise capture interviews at any stage of the
recruitment process, unless explicitly authorized by the organization.
We thank all applicants for their
interest. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.