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OPSSUP34-2026-07-29 Personal Support Worker
Salary
Start: $27.12 | 1 Year: $28.07 | 2 Year: $28.70 | 3 Year: $29.67
Competition Number
OPSSUP34-2026-07-29
Posting Date + Time
2026-07-27 - 2:00 PM
Closing Date + Time
2026-08-04 - 11:59 PM
Job Category
Personal Support Worker
Department
Community Programs
Hours
Variable Shifts | 1.0 FTE
Description
Position Summary
Practices as a member of the multidisciplinary team to provide direct care to support patients or clients to meet their physical, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual needs as outlined by the organization’s policies and procedures.
Position Relationships
Under the direction of the Manager of Community Services, works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team and within established reporting structures. Provides care under the direction of the designated Registered Nursing Staff.
Duties:
- Assists patients with activities of daily living, including personal care, using the principles of Person focused care.
- Contributes to the quality of life of patients by meeting social, emotional, spiritual and physical needs and promoting independence, dignity, mobility, personal appearance, comfort, and safety.
- Works as a member of the team, communicates effectively, and observes and reports changes in patient condition to the Registered Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
- Adheres to all policies and procedures.
- Supports and demonstrates the mission, vision and values of the organization.
- Other duties may be assigned and may not be limited to the scope of an individual department.
Qualifications:
- Personal support worker certificate, completion of first year nursing program, or equivalent as per O. Reg. 246/22 of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021.
- Current Registration with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) preferred.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Gentle Persuasive Approach certificate preferred.
- Education and training related to dementia and geriatric care preferred: included but not limited to Montessori, restorative care approaches, palliative care, etc.
- Experience in a hospital or long-term care setting preferred.
- Therapeutic verbal and written communication skills required.
- Ability to work well with others in a team approach, and adapt to changing situations required.
- Computer literacy required.
- Exceptional Attendance required.
- Must agree to adhere to the standards of behaviour of the organization.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Deep River and District Health (DRDH) is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace that values equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and those from equity-deserving communities.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), DRDH is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage, please notify us in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made to meet your needs.
Please note that artificial intelligence (AI) is not used in the review or assessment of applicants. All applications are reviewed and considered by trained human resources personnel and hiring managers.
Positions are based onsite in Deep River, Ontario.
Please note: All DRDH applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, all applicants must provide government issued documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
