Personal Support Worker

Southbridge Care Homes Inc; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home organization is seeking a Personal Support Worker in Uxbridge, ON. The role requires providing direct care to residents, including assistance with daily activities and emotional support. Applicants should have completed a PSW program with at least 600 hours of training. This casual position involves flexible shifts and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates demonstrate empathy and strong communication skills. Southbridge is committed to hiring talent that contributes positively to resident care.

Qualifications

• Completed PSW Program that meets Ministry standards.
• Experience in long-term care an asset.
• Knowledge in care planning systems and documentation required.
• Ability to communicate positively with staff and families.
• Demonstrates empathy in providing quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing direct care for residents.
• Encourage participation in activities.
• Assist with meal service and nourishment delivery.
• Provide emotional and social support to residents.
• Adhere to departmental policies regarding documentation.

Skills

Positive communication

Empathy and concern

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Ability to work independently

Education

Completion of PSW Program (minimum 600 hours)

Job description

Posted Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Location: Uxbridge, ON

Salary Range: starting at $27.48

Status: Casual

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) provides direct personal and nursing care to residents in order to meet their physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, in accordance with the home’s policies, procedures, and established work routines.

This is a Casual- No line role with working hours that varies from day, evening and night shifts including a rotational weekend schedule, though extended hours may be required from time to time. The environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven, requiring high attention to detail and strong time management skills. The role includes regular use of computer systems and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in providing direct care for residents; assists with ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.
• Encourages participation in activity programs by assisting residents to and from activities.
• Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required.
• Provides emotional and social support to residents/families including palliative care.
• Adheres to established departmental polices and procedures regarding documentation, quality assurance, fire, safety, environment and infection control.
• Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs and matters related to resident care.
• Participates in care conferences and documentation related to resident care plans.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Completed a PSW Program that meets the appropriate standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, the National Association of Career Colleges, or the Ontario Community Support Association and must be a minimum of 600 hours in duration (including class time and practical experience time)
• Experience in long-term care an asset
• Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation required
• Mental ly and physically able to perform duties as assigned
• Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents and families
• Demonstrates empathy, concern and interest in providing quality care and service to residents
• Demonstrates organizational skills and ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to provide resident care in accordance with application legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English
• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of hire date.
• Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months.

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.

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