Competition Number 2025-37

Union/Non-Union: OPSEU

Position: Personal Support Worker (Residential Worker)

Status: Permanent Part Time

Program: Specialized Housing

Reporting to the Program Manager, Personal Support Workers provide hands on assistance to clients and the Specialized Housing Program. Personal Support Workers will be responsible for providing care focussing on the client’s activities of daily living.

· Proof of successful completion of a Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate from a recognized Ontario PSW program or 3 to 5 years’ experience providing personal support in the daily living of residential clients

· A negative Police Vulnerable Sector Check

· A valid class G driver’s license and proof of insurance

· Daily access to a reliable vehicle

· Current First Aid and CPR certificate required

· Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training or willingness to obtain

· Current Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) or willingness to obtain

· Current Safe Food Handling course or willingness to obtain

· Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job; lifting, carrying, positioning, transferring, holding, bending

· Able to lift at a minimum 20 lbs. from squatting to standing position

· Bilingualism (English/French) is required

· Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate plus 1 year of experience or 3-5 years of experience without a PSW certificate

· Recent experience working with vulnerable populations, specifically adults living with a serious and persistent mental illness and/or acquired brain injury (ABI) and/or Addictions and/or complex healthcare needs providing assessments and rehabilitation services

· Basic working knowledge of computer software

· Ability to work cooperatively and independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team

· Effective problem solving and decision-making skills

· Proficiency in managing challenging behaviours

· Excellent interpersonal/verbal/written communication skills

· Ability to maintain confidentiality as per PHIPA (Personal Health Information Protection Act)

· Commitment to continuous learning

· Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance

· Demonstrated commitment to client and family-centered care

· Willing to work flexible hours; days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for the position based on their skill, ability, experience, and qualifications as identified in their resume

Shift: Days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Salary: $20.30– $21.71/hour

Please note the job Competition Number (see above) in the subject line of the email to:

careers@nbd.cmha.ca

Each internal applicant will receive email notification if they have been granted an interview.

Thank you to all who applied.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.30-$21.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person