Personal Support Worker – Permanent, Part-Time (#2025-07)

Classification: Part-Time, Permanent
Rate of Pay: $28.52 – $28.91/hour
Start Date: As soon as possible
Department: Extended Care Wing
Shift/Rotation #: 5
Reference #: 2025-07

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Coordinator and general supervision of the LTC Manager, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) is responsible for providing care to residents in LTC that meet their supportive, physical, and psycho-social needs; including assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), personal care, safety and comfort.

Qualifications/Requirements:

1. Certified as a Personal Support Worker or currently enrolled in a registered nursing or registered practical nursing program.
2. A genuine interest and understanding of the needs of the elderly.
3. Ability to motivate groups and individuals in recreational activities.
4. Knowledge and experience of good bedside nursing care and providing general care and support.
5. Ability to build and maintain compassionate, caring interpersonal relationships.
6. Ability and competency in working under pressure
7. Effective time management skills.
8. Ability to multitask, prioritize and maintain organization
9. Proficient and tactful in written communication and oral communication while maintaining confidentiality.
10. Competent and capable both when working alone and as a member of a team.
11. Interpersonal skills, and ability to build and maintain same.
12. Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination

Apply with resume and cover letter – quoting the reference number – to:

Human Resources
Atikokan Health and Community Services, 120 Dorothy Street
Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0
Fax: (807) 597-1210
Email: [email protected]

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

NOTE: Applicants who require accommodations in the recruitment process are encour5aged to contact Human Resources for support using the above contact information.

Atikokan Health and Community Services is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates selected in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Personal Support Worker – Permanent, Part-Time (#2025-07) – Atikokan General Hospital