Personal Support Worker (PSW) – Long Term Care (Casual Position)
Core
Providing compassionate daily living support, mobility assistance, and personal care to residents in a long-term care home environment.
Role type
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Builds
Daily care routines and supportive environments for residents
Domain
Healthcare / Long-term care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Safe lifting and transfers, bathing assistance, feeding support, mobility support, personal care, nutrition support, shift reporting, care conference participation, resident observation, team collaboration
Preferred skills
Mentoring new team members, specialized behavioral supports, rehabilitation support, quality improvement initiatives
Responsibilities
Assisting residents with daily living activities including safe lifts, transfers, bathing, and feeding; working with RPNs and care teams to deliver safe care; completing POC tasks; participating in shift reports and care conferences; supporting residents with mobility and nutrition; creating meaningful moments with residents; participating in specialized programs like Behavioural Supports or Rehab; mentoring new team members.
