Personal Support Worker - Halton Region Programs

Burlington, ON, Canada

Part Time

Entry Level

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

Position Type: Part Time | Community-Based | Adult Population
Locations: Milton / Burlington / Oakville
This position is for a current vacancy

About Us

At St. Joseph's Home Care we’re dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to clients who have been discharged from hospital but who are unable to return to their pre-hospital living arrangements. These clients are in process of having long term care needs assessed, are generally medically stable, can be of any adult age group / elderly age group, and may require mobility assistance. Client stays are usually short term in length, and they may require a care plan.

Position Summary

As a Personal Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in helping clients with personal care assistance, medication reminders, physical and cognitive support and home keeping assistance. PSW-HALP assists in enabling individuals to continue living independently in a safe and healthy manner in their own home/apartment units, within the various Halton Assisted Living program locations and the surrounding community.

This role is ideal for a compassionate, innovative, and collaborative professionals who thrives in a dynamic home and community care setting.

What You’ll Do

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assisting clients with daily personal care activities, in keeping with their individual care plan
- Bathing
- Dressing/undressing
- Personal hair care
- Shaving/grooming
- Mouth care
- Preventative skin care
- Other personal hygiene tasks
Assisting clients with daily housekeeping activities, in keeping with their individual care plan
- Light apartment housekeeping (sweeping, tidying, dishes etc.)
- Laundry services
- Light meal preparation / safe food handling
Assisting clients in daily activities which maintain adequate levels of physical health and safety, in keeping with their individual care plan
- Performing safety wellness checks
- Medication reminders
- Living area visual scans
- Engaging clients in positive/social conversations
- Encouraging clients to direct and/or participate in their own care
- Assisting clients with general mobility needs (walking, movement, positioning etc.) in and around their home and the program location
- Encouraging participation in HALS social and/or recreational activities
- Assisting with basic range of motion exercises where required by the care plan
- Demonstrating sensitivity and respect to clients who may be experiencing physical health challenges
- Providing emotional and social support to both clients and their family members
- Demonstrating a positive attitude and approach towards clients as unique individuals
Performs daily work in keeping with the established Assisted Living procedures, processes and expectations
- Answers call bells in a safe and timely manner
- Observes and records client information/comments/issues/behaviours/changes on the 24-Hour Shift Report
- Follows daily client care schedules as determined by the Manager or Supervisor
- Maintains a clean and organized work environment
- Reports critical client care information/issues to Manager or Supervisor right away
- Understands and follows individual client care plans, seeks clarification from the Manager or Supervisor where care plan in unclear
- Participating in team/group meetings
- Other duties as requested or required

WHAT YOU BRING

Education & Credentials:

PSW Certificate from an accredited training institution (Required)
Member of the HSCPOA (preferred) May be required under some contracts
Current CPR First Aid certification
Training in Gentle Persuasive Approaches / non-violent crisis prevention (preferred)
Access to reliable transportation, drivers liscense and vehicle insurance, required
Vulnerable Police Sector Check provided at time of hire, annual declaration (required)
2 step TB test at time of hire (required)

Experience:

1–3 years of clinical experience (required)
Training and previous work experience with medication reminders (preferred)
Previous experience working in an Assisted Living environment (preferred)
Home and community care experience (preferred)

Skills & Attributes:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Creative problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
Team-oriented with a client-centered approach
Committed to equity, inclusion, and continuous learning

Why Join Us?

Supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven work culture
Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth
Meaningful work that makes a real difference in people’s lives
Flexible, community-based work environment

Benefits

Paid Mileage and Travel Time
% in lieu of benefits and vacation
Paid per hour at a negotiated rate
Employee Discount Program (Perkopolis)

We’re Committed to Equity

St. Joseph's Home Care is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request. Interviews can be conducted in French if preferred. AI is used in the recruitment process.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, such as alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms, please inform the hiring manager before your interview. Should you wish to conduct your interview in French, kindly contact our head office to arrange this in advance.

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Wages- SJHC is a unionized work environment with a collective agreement with SEIU union group.
Base Wage $19.84 + $3 wage enhancement for every hour worked.
*Effective January 1st 2027 ($20.24 + $3.00 wage enhancement for every hour worked).

PT Benefit Package:
.53 cents per Kilometer for community positions with a $500 one time yearly payment on December 31st for those who have driven more than 10 000 km throughout the calendar year.
4% in lieu of vacation for PT/ Casual Positions
7% in lieu of Benefits PT/ Casual Positions

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