Personal Support Worker
About the role
Competition:
OPSSUP66-2025-08-22
Department:
Four Seasons Lodge
Status:
Casual
Within:
ONA
Hours:
Salary:
Start: $28.15 | 1 Year: $29.10 | 2 Year: $29.73 | 3 Year: $30.70
Posting Date:
2025-08-22 15:45
Closing Date:
2025-08-28 23:59
Position Summary
Practices as a member of the multidisciplinary team to provide direct care to support residents to meet their physical, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual needs as outlined by the organization’s policies and procedures. Personal Support Workers are active members of the Multidisciplinary Team, assisting in the planning, implementing and ongoing evaluation of individualized plans of care.
The Personal Support Worker provides personal care, emotional support, assistance with behavioural redirection. Provides support for restorative and recreational activities as required.
Position Relationships
Under the direction of the Manager of Clinical Service - Director of Care, works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team and within established reporting structures. Provides care as per identified care plans, under the direction of the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN).
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 Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) 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 long-term care setting preferred.
- Experience in hospital setting is an asset.
- 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 posting is for an existing vacancy.
About DEEP RIVER AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL
The Deep River & District Hospital is part of the North Renfrew Health Campus. The town is filled with history, culture, and natural beauty. From beaches to mountains, Deep River embraces a spectacular tract of unspoiled, tree-lined valley scenery and back-to-nature activities that beckon visitors from around the world. With a scenic location on the wooded banks of the Ottawa River and our proximity to many more inland pleasures, Deep River offers an array of sports and outdoor adventures with a rich cultural mosaic and festive community calendar throughout all four seasons.
Personal Support Worker
About the role
Competition:
OPSSUP66-2025-08-22
Department:
Four Seasons Lodge
Status:
Casual
Within:
ONA
Hours:
Salary:
Start: $28.15 | 1 Year: $29.10 | 2 Year: $29.73 | 3 Year: $30.70
Posting Date:
2025-08-22 15:45
Closing Date:
2025-08-28 23:59
Position Summary
Practices as a member of the multidisciplinary team to provide direct care to support residents to meet their physical, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual needs as outlined by the organization’s policies and procedures. Personal Support Workers are active members of the Multidisciplinary Team, assisting in the planning, implementing and ongoing evaluation of individualized plans of care.
The Personal Support Worker provides personal care, emotional support, assistance with behavioural redirection. Provides support for restorative and recreational activities as required.
Position Relationships
Under the direction of the Manager of Clinical Service - Director of Care, works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team and within established reporting structures. Provides care as per identified care plans, under the direction of the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN).
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 Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) 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 long-term care setting preferred.
- Experience in hospital setting is an asset.
- 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 posting is for an existing vacancy.
About DEEP RIVER AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL
The Deep River & District Hospital is part of the North Renfrew Health Campus. The town is filled with history, culture, and natural beauty. From beaches to mountains, Deep River embraces a spectacular tract of unspoiled, tree-lined valley scenery and back-to-nature activities that beckon visitors from around the world. With a scenic location on the wooded banks of the Ottawa River and our proximity to many more inland pleasures, Deep River offers an array of sports and outdoor adventures with a rich cultural mosaic and festive community calendar throughout all four seasons.