10 Support Staff jobs in Windsor

Job Description

“How do you bring kindness to others every day?”

Join us in our journey of kindness – our Kind era – where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.

Personal Support Worker (PSW) reports to the Director of Care and provides residents with physical and personal care needs to a high quality standard and with sensitivity. Additionally, the PSW demonstrates commitment to resident safety by providing high-quality care in accordance with the organization's vision and mission.

Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to the care plan
• Monitor residents’ well-being and report changes to the RPNs, documents accordingly, and responds to medical emergencies
• Monitors resident safety in accordance with plan of care; implement and follow precautionary and preventatives measures (eg. skin impairment, falls, expressive behaviours) sets out in the care plan.
• Document each task of daily activities and care provided in electronic health records accurately and in a timely manner. Thoroughly documents Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Ensure the health and safety of all individuals within the home by following procedures and protocols
• Participates in resident care conference/team meetings and provides information to aid in the development of care plans.
• Displays a sense of spontaneity and ability to change the moment positively for people
• Ensures that personal care items are clean, labeled and accessible to residents.
• Use of Gentle persuasive approach (GPA) when dealing with and managing residents with expressive behaviours
• Must have knowledge of and adhere to practices of safe transfers; safe use of ceiling and other mechanical lifts in accordance with the policies of the Home.
• Maintain a clean, safe and secure environment for residents during provision of care.
• Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required.
• Any and all other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:
• PSW Certification from a program that is at least six hundred (600) hours in duration counting both class time and practical experience.
• Experience in Retirement or long-term care preferred
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred but not mandatory
• Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
• Individual and teamwork skills
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to work from the heart and make others smile
• Clear vulnerable sector screening (w/ in last 6 months), recent TB test results (w/ in last 6 months) or Chest X-Ray (w/ in last 1 yr), and two supervisory references required

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Employee perks
• Support for personal and professional growth
• Employee benefits (only included if specific to the role)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (only included if specific to the role)
• Matching RRSP contribution (only included if specific to the role)
• Medication training provided (only included if specific to the role)

We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.

Job Description

The Village at St. Clair located in Windsor, Ontario has an exciting opportunity for Temp and Perm Part-time and Casual Personal Support Workers to join their team.

Shift: Days: 0600-1400 Hours: 30 Biweekly.

As a new Personal Support Worker (PSW) joining our Village, you will:

Support and embrace our resident-centred social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of personal care to our residents. You will work as a key member of our Village and neighbourhood multidisciplinary teams to understand residents’ individual needs, and advocate for residents to actively participate in decisions about their care.

Personal Support Workers (PSW) at Schlegel Villages foster exemplary relationships with residents, their families and the Village team to deliver holistic care focusing on flexible living and quality of life.

Personal Support Workers (PSW) assist our residents with all daily living activities. They support residents with personal hygiene care, as well as basic nursing care, companionship and activities. Our PSWs know our residents and are quickly able to identify and report any changes in the resident’s well-being to the Registered Practical Nurse or Charge Nurse.

To be successful as our new Personal Support Worker (PSW), you will:

• Hold a valid PSW Certificate that is 600 hours or greater and meets the vocational standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities, the standards established by the National Association of Career Colleges, or the standards established by the Ontario Community Support Association OR Experience working as a PSW, PCA or equivalent based on international education and have the ability to acquire the above mentioned if requested to do so. Additional document may be requested during the initial screening process.
• Display a caring and respectful attitude toward our residents, families, and team members
• Understand the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the PSW role

Assets, but not required, as Schlegel Villages provides training to the successful candidate:

• Experience working in a Long-Term Care Home setting

You can be you while being a part of our family.

At Schlegel Villages we are redefining elder care through innovation, Village design and culture change, but we know the key to our Village success, and our residents’ satisfaction, is YOU and our teams.

We aspire to provide all members of our communities, including team members, with a life enriching experience. We are family owned and operated and we take our mission seriously: “to provide holistic health care in a home environment, located within an internal neighbourhood design that promotes a caring community with emphasis on optimal health and life purpose for each resident”.

We’d love to talk to you about what makes us different.

Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the hiring leader.

Schlegel Villages is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome newcomers, those of visible minorities such as indigenous, youth and or new comers to Canada to apply.

Job Description

Flexible start dates! Looking to add 6+ PSWs to the team for September 2025 start!

THIS POSITION IS ONLY FOR INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE A PSW CERTIFICATE from Ontario college, RPN DIPLOMA (working as a PSW) or NURSING STUDENTS.  Only applicants who are eligible to work in Canada should apply.

PSW's - Are you compassionate about helping others? Looking for a rewarding career and a different experience than working in Long Term Care or Government Funded Care? Want to develop relationships with your clients and have a rewarding experience? 

WHAT WE OFFER

• $19.50 - $1.50 an hour
• Wages Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
• Flexible hours and availability within your chosen geographic locations
• Consistent hours with regular clients & longer shift lengths
• A variety of extensive training and a respectful, supportive team
• Comprehensive benefits for full time employees
• Specialized Dementia Care Training for all Staff.
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Merit Bonuses and Rewards programs
• Part time and Full Time opportunities available.

***Please only fill out one application***

If you feel that you have the qualities, work ethic and desire for a different employment experience we would like to hear from you.

We provide exceptional care to seniors. Our staff derive deep satisfaction out of helping others and the bonds that they create with their clients. This is a very different role than most in the home care field. We are looking for caring compassionate individuals who live by our mission and values. We provide extensive training and reward our staff with merit bonuses and incentives for their effort and providing exceptional care.

We are not a facility or government funded but rather provide private 1-1 home care services. We are a locally owned family business in Windsor, Ontario and serve all of Windsor and Essex County we have very different core values than large corporations. Many of our caregivers and clients have been with us for years.

This position is to fill both existing vacancies and future vacancies.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass a criminal background check Vulnerable Sector
• Satisfactory References
• Good driving record, valid driver's license & reliable vehicle
• Must be vaccinated for COVID-19 & up to date immunizations

• Companionship
• Cooking, meal preparation & planning, feeding
• Light housekeeping
• Transportation and errands
• Personal care - including bathing, toileting, transferring assistance, incontinence care, medication reminders *training is provided*

AREAS WE SERVE:

Windsor, Tecumseh, LaSalle, Belle River, Amherstburg, Essex, Lakeshore, Harrow, Comber, Kingsville, Leamington, Wheatley. (you choose your work geographies)

WHAT OTHER COMPANIES CALL THIS ROLE:

Caregiver; Personal Support Worker - PSW; Health Care Aide - HCA; Developmental Support Worker - DSW; Community Support Worker - CSW; Nursing Assistant - NA; Registered Nurse - RN

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

• Hi Ladies Just want to thank you all for the May And July kudos nominations. Wow. It was definitely a pleasant surprise and made my day(s) coming home to two beautiful thank you cards and the gift cards. I think most of you know by now that I love being a caregiver.that it is in my nature.but being fitted with the right clients allows us to excel as caregivers. I truly have formed special bonds with my clients For this I thank you all, for without all of your collaborative insight, expertise, and organizational skills none of this would be possible. And your all so friendly! Sure makes getting up everyday to do what I love doing.even better:) Have a great day everyone:)
• I have interactions with all staff members and find them all pleasant to deal with and competent in their field of expertise. Amy is one of the best bosses I have had, and AHH is one of my top employers in my 30+ working years!

More reviews here: -testimonials

Amy's Helping Hands is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided.

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