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Personal Support Worker, Temporary Full Time, Providence Manor Long Term Care
- Kingston, ON, Canada
Wage: $29.96 - $31.09 · Full-time
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- Wage: $29.96 - $31.09
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Job Code: 27558
Status: Temporary Full Time (Up to 15 months)
Location: Providence Manor
Union: LiUNA
Wage: $29.96 - $31.09
Posting Period: September 30, 2026 - October 6, 2026
Providence Manor is a 243-bed long-term care home located in downtown Kingston. The home provides care for residents who have stable medical conditions, but require 24-hour nursing care.
The Personal Support Worker (PSW), under the direction of the Assistant Director of Care, Charge RN, RN or RPN, is the primary front-line monitor of resident well- being and reports any changes in resident status or concerns to the registered nursing staff. The PSW assists in the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care on assigned Resident Home Areas. Duties are discharged in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of Providence Care Centre, the Resident’s Bill of Rights, and the requirements of-the Fixing Long Term Care Act and Regulations. The PSW delivers basic nursing and hygiene care for residents and assists them with activities of daily living, based on assessed needs and care-plan requirements
Skills And Qualifications Required
Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.
Status: Temporary Full Time (Up to 15 months)
Location: Providence Manor
Union: LiUNA
Wage: $29.96 - $31.09
Posting Period: September 30, 2026 - October 6, 2026
Providence Manor is a 243-bed long-term care home located in downtown Kingston. The home provides care for residents who have stable medical conditions, but require 24-hour nursing care.
The Personal Support Worker (PSW), under the direction of the Assistant Director of Care, Charge RN, RN or RPN, is the primary front-line monitor of resident well- being and reports any changes in resident status or concerns to the registered nursing staff. The PSW assists in the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care on assigned Resident Home Areas. Duties are discharged in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of Providence Care Centre, the Resident’s Bill of Rights, and the requirements of-the Fixing Long Term Care Act and Regulations. The PSW delivers basic nursing and hygiene care for residents and assists them with activities of daily living, based on assessed needs and care-plan requirements
Skills And Qualifications Required
- Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate Program from an accredited educational institution
- Prior working or practicum experience in a long-term care home or community support services program, preferred
- Successful completion of Gentle Persuasive Approach and similar programs, preferred
- Prior work experience and training in dementia care and palliative care, preferred
- CPR Basic Rescuer and first-aid certification, preferred
- The PSW will perform only those acts for which she or he has been properly trained.
- Takes direction from Charge RN, RN or RPN regarding priority-setting and the delivery of care.
- Familiarizes self with the care plan of residents to whom she/he is assigned to provide care.
- Follows a consistent approach when interacting with residents who may exhibit difficult behaviours.
- Provides direct-care for residents as outlined in the written care plan or as requested by the resident. Direct care encompasses but is not limited to: assistance with activities of daily living; exercise, positioning and ambulation; bowel and bladder care; collection of specimens; any other care required to ensure resident safety and comfort
- Provides, removes and cleans bedpan and or urinal at regular intervals and upon resident’s request.
- Assists resident to and from bathroom and monitors as required.
- A long-term care home with specialized care for dementia and veterans
- Committed to a person and family-centred approach
- Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
- Group Retirement Pension Plan
- Corporate and Resident Home Area/service specific orientation for new hires
- Focus of Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
- Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
- Located in downtown Kingston
Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.
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Responsibilities
Provide basic nursing, hygiene, and daily living assistance to residents according to their assessed needs and written care plans. Monitor residents’ well-being, report changes or concerns to registered nursing staff, and support their safety and comfort.
Requirements
A Personal Support Worker diploma or certificate from an accredited educational institution is required. Long-term care or community support experience is preferred, as are training in dementia and palliative care, Gentle Persuasive Approach training, and CPR and first-aid certification.
Skills
- Person-Centered Care
- Activities Of Daily Living Assistance
- Resident Monitoring
- Dementia Care
- Palliative Care
- Hygiene Care
- Exercise And Positioning
- Ambulation Assistance
- Bowel And Bladder Care
- Specimen Collection
- Behavior Support
- Care Plan Implementation
- CPR
- First Aid
- Long-Term Care
Benefits
- Percentage In Lieu Of Benefits And Vacation
- Group Retirement Pension Plan
- Employee And Family Assistance Program
- Education And Mentorship Opportunities
- Bursary Opportunities
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Personal Support Worker
- Long-Term Care
- Person-Centered Care
- Resident Care
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Care Plans
- Resident Monitoring
- Dementia Care
- Palliative Care
- Gentle Persuasive Approach
- CPR Basic Rescuer
- First Aid
- Hygiene Care
- Exercise
- Positioning
- Ambulation
- Bowel And Bladder Care
- Specimen Collection
- Resident Safety
- Resident Comfort
- Registered Nursing Staff
- Fixing Long-Term Care Act
- Resident's Bill Of Rights