Eastholme - Home for the Aged
Under the direction of the Director, Nursing and Personal Care, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) will perform personal care and selected nursing functions to promote the comfort and safety of all residents of Eastholme. When the Director is not available, instruction will be taken from the Assistant Director(s) of Care, Registered Nurses, and/or any other qualified person, as may be assigned.
A Sample of your Responsibilities (plus other related duties)
- Perform all duties and responsibilities as assigned in the nursing department.
- Observe, report and record changes in residents' physical and emotional conditions and assist with the maintenance of records reflecting the condition and care given for each resident.
- Make routine rounds with the Registered Nurses (RNs).
- Take residents to and from activities, appointments, and co-operate at all times in aiding with social, religious, and recreational activities.
- Assist with meal serving, feeding and ensuring that residents requiring assistance receive it.
- Provide palliative care, including post-mortem care when necessary.
- Check equipment routinely for maintenance/repairs.
- Share the responsibility for the care of equipment in the facility and personal belongings of the residents.
- Show others how to perform tasks and duties.
- Communicate and co-operate satisfactorily with residents, family members, volunteers, staff and others.
- Attend in-service and Staff Development Programs and nursing staff meetings.
- Comply with the Fire, Health and Safety Regulations and attain proficiency in the methods of sounding the fire alarm, fire evacuation procedures, proper use of fire extinguishing equipment, and other procedures designed to ensure the security and protection of the residents of the Home.
- In the event of an emergency perform other duties as may be assigned.
- Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, practicing and promoting safe working habits, performing duties in a safe manner and follow all relevant policies, procedures, and legislation. This shall include wearing appropriate PPE as required.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with all applicable privacy and protection legislation.
- Perform other related duties as required
What Qualifications are Required?
- Personal Support Worker Certificate (8 month) or other qualifications as may be noted in Section 52 of Ontario Regulation 246/22 for the Fixing Long-term Care Homes Act, 2021, or equivalent.
- Previous experience working in Nursing in a Long-term Care setting.
- Ability to satisfactorily operate nursing equipment.
- Mature person in good physical and mental health.
- Ability to work and communicate with the residents, staff and others.
- Ability to speak, read, write and understand English.
- Proven ability to follow an established work procedure/ schedule and complete all assigned tasks within the timelines as set out, with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work any of the scheduled shifts (Days, Evenings, Nights), including weekends – shift patterns may be changed to meet operational needs in the Home.
- Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one prior to start date.
- Must be willing to obtain any, and all, required immunizations as set out by legislation or regulations.
What Can We Offer to You?
Competitive wages starting at $28.11 per hour
Vacation pay (%) and a Percentage in lieu of fringe benefits
An opportunity to learn and grow.
A great team to work with and a place you can be proud to work – we take pride in being a top employer in the community we serve!
We thank everyone for their interest in joining our team! Once we review your resume, if you have the qualifications we require for this job, we will contact you to schedule an interview.
Please submit your resume to: HR@eastholme.ca
Closing date for this posting is: 6 May 2026 @ 12:00 PM
Eastholme is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also AODA compliant and should you require accommodation in the hiring process, please do not hesitate to let us know - accommodations may be provided in all steps of the hiring process.
Eastholme confirms that this job posting is for an active vacancy that we are currently seeking to fill. Additionally, artificial intelligence (AI) may be used in parts of the recruitment process to assist with screening and evaluating applicants. All decisions will be reviewed by human resources.
Please include a cover letter with your application that includes responses to the following questions:
- Please indicate if you have a Personal Support Worker Certificate (8 month) or other qualifications.
- Please indicate if you have previous experience working in Nursing in a Long-term Care setting.
- Please indicate if you are able to work any of the scheduled shifts (Days, Evenings, Nights) - including weekends (subject to change to meet operational needs).
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada for the next 6 months?
- Legislation requires all employees to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Criminal Background check. Are you willing to have this completed?
- Must be willing to obtain any, and all, required immunizations as set out by legislation or regulations.
- Do you have a reliable and consistent method of transportation to get to work in Powassan on any day of the week (Sunday through Saturday)?