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Position/Status: Responsive Behaviours - Personal Support Worker - Permanent Part-time PT-6
Internal Competition: FMT-26-085 POST#:1447
Starting Hourly Rate: $32.10 per hour
Posting Date: June 29, 2026
Start Date: TBD
Line/Rotation Details: See attached
Hours: 1300 - 2100; 0800 - 1600; 1100 - 1900
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)
Eligible applicants must hold a casual position or if the casual employee is already working in a temporary position, they are not eligible to apply unless they are within two (2) weeks from the end of their current temporary position.
External Applicants Employee Referral:
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Position Summary:
The Responsive Behaviours (RB) Personal Support Worker (PSW) is part of an interdisciplinary team providing direct care, intervention, and support to older adults living in Fairmount Home (Fairmount); transitioning into or between healthcare and/or long-term care settings within the geographical boundaries of the South East Ontario Health atHome. The RB PSW will work with residents who are demonstrating responsive behaviours associated with the various types of dementia, delirium, mental health, addictions, or other neurological conditions that require behavioural support.
The RB PSW provides assistance with personal care and activities of daily living for residents of Fairmount Home. The RB PSW will work in collaboration with the in-home Responsive Behaviours team, Medical team, nursing team and PSWs as well as external care providers who specialize in mental health services to enhance the quality of life for residents. The RB PSW will participate in the assessment of responsive behaviours; provide direct care and support; identify triggers and successful strategies for responsive behaviours by assisting and modeling these strategies in collaboration with Long-Term Care Home (LTCH) staff. The RB PSW will carry out the duties in alignment to the organizations mission, vision and values, and work to further its priorities. The RB PSW will conduct themselves and their actions in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021.
Education and Experience:
- Post-secondary Personal Support Worker certificate from a recognized Community College and/or an accredited program as legislated in the FLTCA
- Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience as identified in the FLTCA may be considered including Graduate Nursing Assistant, Registered Practical Nurse, Graduated Nurse, Registered Nurse
- Recent and related experience with residents displaying responsive behaviours in a long-term care setting or other health-care setting
- Experience documenting and revising care plans in the electronic charting system
- Experience with quality improvement processes would be an asset
- Gentle Persuasion approach training required
- Experience leading others with the ability to clearly coach and guide coworkers in supporting residents with responsive behaviors
- Completion of relevant Behavioural Support Ontario 5 Star education modules including: DementiAbility, BSO foundations, U-First, and Gentle Persuasive approach or willingness and agreeance to obtaining this certification within 12 months of employment
Gentle Persuasion approach training (or any related responsive behaviours education) preferred.Further details can be found under the "Career Opportunities" section of the County of Frontenac website. To submit an application to this posting, apply to the applicable POST# through the County of Frontenac website.
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 in advance.
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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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $32.10 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
