Personal Support Worker, Temporary Part Time, Providence Manor Long Term Care

Job summary

Provide direct, person-centered nursing and hygiene care to residents according to their assessed needs and written care plans, including assistance with daily living, mobility, toileting, and specimen collection. Monitor residents’ well-being, report changes or concerns to registered nursing staff, and follow their direction and established approaches to care.

Job details

Job Code: 27441 Status: Temporary Part Time (Up to 15 months) Location: Providence Manor Union: LiUNA Wage: $29.96 - $31.09 Posting Period: September 30, 2026 - October 6, 2026 Providence Manor is a 243-bed long-term care home located in downtown Kingston. The home provides care for residents who have stable medical conditions, but require 24-hour nursing care. The Personal Support Worker (PSW), under the direction of the Assistant Director of Care, Charge RN, RN or RPN, is the primary front-line monitor of resident well- being and reports any changes in resident status or concerns to the registered nursing staff. The PSW assists in the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care on assigned Resident Home Areas. Duties are discharged in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of Providence Care Centre, the Resident’s Bill of Rights, and the requirements of-the Fixing Long Term Care Act and Regulations. The PSW delivers basic nursing and hygiene care for residents and assists them with activities of daily living, based on assessed needs and care-plan requirements Skills And Qualifications Required Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate Program from an accredited educational institution Prior working or practicum experience in a long-term care home or community support services program, preferred Successful completion of Gentle Persuasive Approach and similar programs, preferred Prior work experience and training in dementia care and palliative care, preferred CPR Basic Rescuer and first-aid certification, preferred Position Responsibilities The PSW will perform only those acts for which she or he has been properly trained. Takes direction from Charge RN, RN or RPN regarding priority-setting and the delivery of care. Familiarizes self with the care plan of residents to whom she/he is assigned to provide care. Follows a consistent approach when interacting with residents who may exhibit difficult behaviours. Provides direct-care for residents as outlined in the written care plan or as requested by the resident. Direct care encompasses but is not limited to: assistance with activities of daily living; exercise, positioning and ambulation; bowel and bladder care; collection of specimens; any other care required to ensure resident safety and comfort Provides, removes and cleans bedpan and or urinal at regular intervals and upon resident’s request. Assists resident to and from bathroom and monitors as required. Why Work At Providence Manor A long-term care home with specialized care for dementia and veterans Committed to a person and family-centred approach Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation Group Retirement Pension Plan Corporate and Resident Home Area/service specific orientation for new hires Focus of Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality Employee and Family Assistance Program Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions Located in downtown Kingston Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process. Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.

What you’ll do

Provide direct, person-centered nursing and hygiene care to residents according to their assessed needs and written care plans, including assistance with daily living, mobility, toileting, and specimen collection. Monitor residents’ well-being, report changes or concerns to registered nursing staff, and follow their direction and established approaches to care.

Requirements

A Personal Support Worker diploma or certificate from an accredited educational institution is required. Long-term care or community support experience is preferred, as are dementia and palliative care training, Gentle Persuasive Approach training, and CPR and first-aid certification.

Benefits

• Percentage In Lieu Of Benefits And Vacation • Group Retirement Pension Plan • Employee And Family Assistance Program • Education, Mentorship, And Bursary Opportunities

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Dementia care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Person-Centered Care
• Activities Of Daily Living Assistance
• Resident Monitoring
• Care Plan Implementation
• Dementia Care
• Palliative Care
• Gentle Persuasive Approach
• CPR
• First Aid
• Exercise And Mobility Assistance
• Positioning And Ambulation
• Bowel And Bladder Care
• Specimen Collection
• Resident Safety And Comfort
• Communication With Nursing Staff

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services