Temporary Part-Time Weekend Personal Support Worker

Role overview

County of Elgin is hiring a temporary part-time weekend Personal Support Worker for Elgin Manor, a 90-bed long-term care home in Southwold Township, only a short drive from St. Thomas, Ontario. The home includes recreation rooms, seating areas, television lounges, outdoor patio spaces, and walking paths in a peaceful rural environment.

Schedule and pay

This position is limited to weekend coverage. Shifts are 8 hours long and may fall on day, afternoon, or night schedules between Friday at 10:00 p.m. and Monday at 6:00 a.m. There is no guaranteed number of hours. Pay is $30.87 to $31.30 per hour in line with the collective agreement.

What the role involves

As a certified PSW, you will support residents through daily care and contribute to a respectful, safe, and collaborative care environment. The work follows established routines and is focused on preserving dignity and quality of life.

Key duties

• Deliver hands-on personal care, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and transfers
• Help residents with meals and nutrition-related support
• Keep resident rooms and shared areas clean and orderly
• Carry out minor treatments and note relevant health observations
• Answer call bells promptly and with compassion
• Take part in care planning by completing daily reports and documentation
• Contribute to care that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable
• Handle other related duties as needed

Required qualifications and knowledge

Applicants must have completed a Personal Support Worker certificate program from a recognized post-secondary institution. You should also be open to ongoing learning and additional training in the PSW field through in-services and similar opportunities. Familiarity with health and safety procedures, resident rights, the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, and PointClickCare is expected. A strong commitment to safe, efficient care that meets residents’ personal needs is essential.

Employment conditions

• A police record check with vulnerable sector clearance must be successfully completed
• Satisfactory tuberculosis screening documents are required

Employee benefits and work environment

• Competitive pay plus 14% in lieu of benefits and 4% vacation pay, paid on each pay
• Eligibility for OMERS pension enrollment; if enrolled, the in-lieu-of-benefits amount drops to 9%
• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program through Homewood Health
• Meaningful work that directly supports residents’ quality of life
• Some schedule flexibility through the Staff Schedule Care app, including shift giveaways and swapping only with other weekend employees

Equal opportunity and accommodation

The County of Elgin welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, and those from diverse ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression backgrounds. Accommodation will be provided during recruitment, selection, and assessment for applicants with disabilities in line with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Candidates needing accommodation should contact the HR Department by email with the job title in the subject line.

Important notes

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the review process. This opportunity is for temporary part-time weekend work only, and the number of hours is not guaranteed.