Personal Support Worker (2025-304)

Woodingford Lodge is recruiting for Personal Support Workers (3 vacancies)

COMPETITION NUMBER: 2025-304

LOCATION: Woodingford Lodge - Woodstock, Ingersoll and Tillsonburg (all 3 sites)

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Temporary Part-time (All shifts, 32 hours biweekly)

UNION AFFLIATION: 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
• 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 direction of the registered staff, provides activities and supports resident to meet basic emotional, social, and physical care needs. Possesses the ability and the passion to support person centred care, and change the culture of aging in long term care. Performs all duties in accordance to the organization's mission, vision, and value statements. This position requires availability on all shifts, including days, afternoons, and nights, and all days of the week. 

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker course conducted by a Community College or other recognized institute of learning.
• Ability to understand both written and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of computer software for documentation and communication. 
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to travel to all 3 sites.