Personal Support Workers (PSWs)

Job summary

Provide in-home personal care and support for activities of daily living to help eligible adults remain independent in their homes. Responsibilities include medication support, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and monitoring patient conditions.

Job details

Text Size Back to Job Board Personal Support Workers (PSWs) Echo Bay and Desbarats Healthcare POSTED: 20 hours ago Employer The Township of St. Joseph ES Job ID 8179 Closing Date October 02, 2026 Salary $23.23-$27.35 Duration Casual Job Description The Rural Community Care and PSW Outreach Program with the Township of St. Joseph is currently accepting applications for casual Personal Support Worker (PSW) positions. This position requires enthusiastic, energetic, and compassionate individuals to provide a range of in-home services for eligible adults to support them in remaining safely and independently in their own homes and help reduce visits to the emergency department. The program is expanding its patient capacity and extending its catchment area to provide services between Echo Bay and Gordon Lake Road (Desbarats). Salary Range: $23.23-$27.35 per hour, plus mileage reimbursement for travel between patient homes. Participation in OMERS Pension Plan. Group Benefit Plan available for full-time positions. Additional Posting Information This posting supports ongoing recruitment. While not all positions may be filled immediately, applications will be considered as vacancies arise. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this position. Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this role. Full Job Description Here: PSW JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities Assist with personal care and activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transfers) Support medication routines within PSW scope Assist with meal preparation and feeding as needed Provide light housekeeping related to patient care Monitor and report changes in patient condition Maintain accurate documentation and follow safety, infection control, and privacy policies Communicate respectfully with patients, families, and care team members Requirements Required Skills: PSW Certificate (Ontario-accredited or equivalent) Clear Vulnerable Sector Check (or ability to obtain) Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle CPR/First Aid and Food Safety certification (current or willing to obtain) Community-based in-home care experience considered a definite asset Strong communication, time-management, and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and adapt to changing patient needs Availability for flexible hours, including evenings and weekends How To Apply Qualified candidates may submit a cover letter and resume by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026, to: Amanda Richardson, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer The Township of St. Joseph P.O. Box 187, 1669 Arthur St. Richards Landing, ON P0R1J0 Phone: (705) 246-2625 ext. 202 Email: clerkadmin@stjosephtownship.com DOWNLOAD PDF for job Personal Support Workers (PSWs) APPLY NOW SIMILAR IN THIS SECTOR Mental Wellness Counsellor – Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Specific Posted: Sep 14, 2026 View Mental Wellness Counsellor – Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Specific - ID 0 Nurse Practitioner (NP-PHC) Posted: Sep 14, 2026 View Nurse Practitioner (NP-PHC) - ID 0 Registered Practical Nurse (FLOAT) - HART Hub Posted: Sep 14, 2026 View Registered Practical Nurse (FLOAT) - HART Hub - ID 0 MEDICAL RADIATION TECHNOLOGIST Posted: Sep 11, 2026 View MEDICAL RADIATION TECHNOLOGIST - ID 0 Back to Job Board Application Successful Thank you for your job application!

What you’ll do

Provide in-home personal care and support for activities of daily living to help eligible adults remain independent in their homes. Responsibilities include medication support, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and monitoring patient conditions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a PSW Certificate from an Ontario-accredited institution and possess a valid driver's license with a reliable vehicle. A clear Vulnerable Sector Check and current CPR/First Aid and Food Safety certifications are also required.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement • Omers Pension Plan • Group Benefit Plan

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Clinical care · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Personal Care
• Activities Of Daily Living
• Medication Support
• Meal Preparation
• Housekeeping
• Patient Monitoring
• Documentation
• Infection Control
• Communication
• Time Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Patient Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector