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SPH2025-14 Personal Support Worker (PSW)

County of Essex15 days ago
Leamington, ON
CA$27/hour
Mid Level
part_time

Top Benefits

Starting hourly rate of $27.08
Additional 12% in lieu of benefits
Commitment to diversity and inclusion

About the role

Personal Support Worker

Department: Sun Parlor Home
Position Type: Part Time
Location: Leamington, Ontario
Posting #: SPH2025-14
Opening Date: July 28, 2025
Closing Date: July 10, 2025

Role Snapshot

As a Personal Support Worker at Sun Parlor Home, you’ll be part of a dedicated care team supporting the physical, emotional, and social well-being of our residents. Under the guidance of professional nursing staff, you’ll help deliver personalized, respectful care that makes a real difference every day.

Why Work With Us?

Sun Parlor Home is more than just a long-term care facility—it’s a place where compassion, respect, and community thrive. You'll join a team dedicated to making a real impact in residents’ lives every day, backed by over 100 years of trusted service in Essex County. Our not-for-profit, municipally owned and subsidized home ensures that all resources go directly into resident care and support. With 206 beds and a strong mission to promote quality of life, we offer meaningful work in a supportive environment. Plus, Leamington’s affordable living, beautiful lakeside location, and easy access to Windsor and Detroit make it a great place to live and grow.

What You’ll Do

As a valued member of our care team, you will:
Resident Care and Engagement

    • Provide physical, emotional, and social support to residents
    • Assist with personal care and daily living tasks
    • Promote resident independence through restorative care practices
    • Support individual goals outlined in care plans
    • Engage residents in leisure, recreational, and social activities

Operational Support and Compliance

    • Report concerns to nursing staff and maintain accurate documentation
    • Administer basic treatments under direction
    • Comply with Ontario’s Occupational Health & Safety regulations
    • Participate in regular training and team meetings

What You Bring

Education and Commitment to Growth**:**

    • High school diploma (Grade 12 minimum)
    • Personal Support Worker Certificate or enrolled in RN/RPN program with one year of full-time studies completed

Experience and Expertise:

    • Minimum of one-year related experience in health or community care
    • Strong communication, empathy, and teamwork skills

Other Requirements:

    • You will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained within the past six (6) months, as required by the Long-term care home act
    • Proof of a negative 2 Step TB test result along with a one-step negative result from within the last 2 (two) months, as required by the Long-term care home act

What You Bring

A part-time employee shall be available to work 10 to 15 shifts which may include holidays and weekends. The work schedule shall be maintained as per Employer policies and CUPE 860 Collective Agreement.

Work Schedule - The Employer operates 24 hours, 7 (seven) days a week and your hours of work are based on resident needs which may include working days, afternoons, midnight and weekend shifts. It is understood and agreed that employees will work in accordance with a shift schedule. Shift schedules shall be posted at least seven (7) calendar days prior to such schedule becoming effective. The schedule shall not be changed once it has been posted unless mutually agreed upon by the Employer and the affected employee.

What We Are Offering As a CUPE 860 position, this role is on Band 5 with a starting hourly rate of $27.08, plus additional 12% in lieu of benefits as per the collective agreement Sun Parlor Home embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. Sun Parlor Home is committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as Sun Parlor Home will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. The County assists with the recruitment process and administers Human Resource functions on behalf of Sun Parlor Home. Please notify the County of any accommodations through hr@countyofessex.ca**. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. This information can be made available in alternate formats upon request.** Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.

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About County of Essex

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The Corporation of the County of Essex is an upper-tier municipal government providing programs and services to a population of approximately 192,000 residents. The County also provides some shared services with the City of Windsor, reaching approximately 420,000 residents regionally.

The County of Essex is Canada’s warmest and most southern County; surrounded on three sides by water and blessed with unrivaled opportunities for boating, fishing, cycling, golfing and other recreational pursuits. As one of Ontario’s best kept secrets, Essex County offers an affordable mix of urban and rural living with world-class amenities and schools. We are located next to the urban centre of the City of Windsor and are just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan.