Reference Number: JR1216294725

Date Posted: 08/11/2025

Country: Canada

Province: Ontario

City: Athens

Job Type: Permanent

Salary Range: $50,174+

Job Description

Drake International has an exciting opportunity for Personal Support Workers (PSW) at a healthcare facility in Athens, Ontario.

As a PSW you will assist residents with behaviors associated with dementia, delirium, mental health distress, addictions, or other neurological conditions. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team the PSW contributes to the quality of life for residents by participating in the assessment; direct care and support and assisting the long-term care home to include effective strategies into the resident’s care plan. will be part of an interdisciplinary team providing direct care and intervention.

What You Do

Assist and promote the optimum physical, social and emotional well-being of each resident.
Participate in measures to maintain an environment which promotes the comfort, dignity and safety of residents.
Act as a team member through collaboration, respect, and effective communication.
Contribute to the delivery of non-pharmacological or psycho-social behavioral care approaches in a collaborative environment.
Follow the resident’s care plan observing and reporting any resident substantial findings and/or changes and communicates any incidents, accidents or unusual occurrences to the RPN/RN.
Implement best practices as part of the interdisciplinary team related to dementia, delirium, and mental health issues, including the effect on the resident, family member, and caregiver within the PSW scope of practice.
Practice proper hand hygiene techniques while performing all duties.
Answer call bells and provides care to residents as required.
Commitment to quality improvement and change initiatives.
Responsible for accurate and complete documentation on the resident records including daily flow sheets, restraint flow sheets and incidental charting in Nursing Progress notes.
Effectively communicate within the team.
Demonstrates personal growth and development.
Completes mandatory education yearly as assigned.
Performs the responsibilities of the position within the legislative and regulatory standards set out in the applicable Provincial and Municipal Acts.
Performs the responsibilities of the position consistent with the Operational policies of the employer, Provincial Standards for Long Term Care, and Residents’ Bill of Rights.

Who Are You

Personal Support Worker Certificate from an Accredited Ontario College or as per the Long-Term Care Homes Act, an approved HCA certification program from another province.
Gentle Persuasion Approach (GPA) training is considered an asset, or wilingness to obtain the training once hired.
Two (2) years’ experience working in Long-Term Care, or other healthcare settings.
Basic computer skills including ability to use electronic documentation systems (i.e. Point Click Care) and Microsoft Office Suite

What You Get

$25.73 per hour inclusive of the $3 provincial wage enhancement.
Incremental hourly increases based on performance and tenure.
Full-time employment of 37.5 hours per week.
Shift work, days, evenings and nights.
Shift premiums
Sick leave, STD, and LTD after your probation.
Annual uniform allowance.
2 weeks of paid vacation.
100% employer paid benefits package after 3 months.
Up to $5000 relocation allowance if more than 400 kilometers away.
Housing resources and referrals for use of securing accommodation.

Location: Athens, Ontario

Sound like an opportunity you would like to explore?

If you are interested and qualified, we encourage you to apply by forwarding your resume and covering letter to include skill set and experience.

Since 1951, Drake International has been a global leader in flexible and permanent staffing, connecting people with the right roles at any career stage, both in Canada and worldwide. As a leading recruitment and HR partner, we collaborate directly with employers to bring you the best opportunities at no cost, ensuring a human-centered approach that helps everything work seamlessly.

Drake International is an equal opportunity employer and champions accessibility, inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact [email protected]

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Introduce your friends to Drake and we will pay you up to $500* if we place your friend in a permanent position. You can also earn $50* if we place your friend in a temporary assignment. * Please see your local branch for details. (Offer not available in the province of BC)

Date Posted:
08/11/2025

Job Category:
PRO - Medical

Job Location:
Athens, Ontario

Job Type:
Permanent

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