Personal Support Worker
| Details | Position |
|---|---|
| Position: | Personal Support Worker |
| Competition number: | 2025-247 |
| Location: | Woodstock, Ingersoll, and Tillsonburg (All 3 sites) |
| Employment Status: | Temporary Part-Time (32 hours bi-weekly, all shifts) |
| Union affiliation: | UNIFOR |
| Wage range: | $36.73/hr to start (this 2025 hourly rate includes 14% in lieu of benefits and the PSW Wage Enhancement) |
WHY WORK AT WOODINGFORD LODGE:
Woodingford Lodge is an exceptional place to live and work, and we are currently recruiting for team members who want a rewarding career and to make a difference in their community and in the lives of others. We are a Long Term Care Home that is municipally owned and operated by Oxford County. We have three locations in Southwest Ontario, and are well known in the community for our dedicated team providing compassionate and respectful resident-centered care.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Shift premiums (for afternoons, nights, and weekends) + scheduled wage progression
- Paid breaks including lunch during an 8 hour shift
- Unlimited shift switches
- Schedule provided 6 weeks in advance through electronic scheduling software
- Confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Uniform allowance of $200/year
- Majority of shifts are 8 hours
- Course and tuition reimbursement
- Innovative home with new programs and a focus on BSO
- Opportunity to participate in or transfer pension plans from OMERS and HOOPP. OMERS is a defined pension plan that is comparable to HOOPP.
MAIN DUTIES:
Under the supervision of a registered staff, assists with resident personal care as a member of the health care team. This position requires availability on all shifts, including days, afternoons, and nights, and all days of the week.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of a Personal Support Worker certificate or diploma.
- Ability to understand both written and oral instructions.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Valid Ontario driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle with insurance.
- Able to travel to all 3 locations
Please note that vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement as a condition of employment, subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are not fully vaccinated, a documented medical reason may be considered, including whether a medical reason is permanent or time-limited.
MORE INFORMATION:
- For detailed information regarding this position download the Job Profile.
Posting Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Closing Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 4:00 PM
TO APPLY:
Interested persons may submit their cover letter & resumes for posted positions in a Word or PDF format by email to hr@oxfordcounty.ca. Please note that we only accept electronic resumes in response to a posted competition. Please include the position title and competition number in the subject line of your email. Please note: we do not keep resumes on file.
Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups.
Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested.
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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