Job Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Coordinator and general supervision of the LTC Manager, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) is responsible for providing care to residents in LTC that meet their supportive, physical, and psycho-social needs; including assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), personal care, safety and comfort.

Rate of Pay: $28.52 – $28.91/hour
Start Date: as soon as possible
Department: Extended Care Wing
Shift/ Rotation#: 1
Reference # 2025-23

Required Qualifications:

1. Certified as a Personal Support Worker or currently enrolled in a registered nursing or registered practical nursing program.
2. A genuine interest and understanding of the needs of the elderly.
3. Ability to motivate groups and individuals in recreational activities.
4. Knowledge and experience of good bedside nursing care and providing general care and support.
5. Ability to build and maintain compassionate, caring interpersonal relationships.
6. Ability and competency in working under pressure
7. Effective time management skills.
8. Ability to multitask, prioritize and maintain organization
9. Proficient and tactful in written communication and oral communication while maintaining confidentiality.
10. Competent and capable both when working alone and as a member of a team.
11. Interpersonal skills, and ability to build and maintain same.
12. Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination

Application Instructions:

Apply with both resume and cover letter – quoting the reference number – in confidence to:

Human Resources
Atikokan Health and Community Services, 120 Dorothy Street
Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0
Fax: (807) 597-4305

careers@aghospital.on.ca

APPLICATION OPEN UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

NOTE: If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team using the details above.

Atikokan Health and Community Services fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. We support diversity in the workplace to ensure quality care where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Additionally, we aim to build a workforce that reflects the communities we live and serve. For this reason, we encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.

We thank all those who apply. However, we will contact only those selected to move forward in the recruitment process.