As a member of the nursing team and under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or the Registered Practical Nurse, the Personal Support Worker performs various aspects of resident care in accordance with the policies and procedures of Strathmere Lodge.
We are currently filling 15 existing vacancies for permanent part-time, relief/on-call positions. Shifts may be scheduled for 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., or 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. The successful candidates will be available to work weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays, and will be able to respond to short-notice call-ins when needed.
Qualifications
- Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker (PSW) program that meets the requirements set out by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, and is a minimum of 600 hours in duration. Alternative qualifications that will be accepted:
- Registered Nurses (RNs) or Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) with adequate skills and knowledge to perform PSW duties and holds a current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
- Individuals who have worked as a PSW in a long-term care home within the 12 months prior to July 1, 2011, if working on a full-time basis for at least three years during the five years immediately before being hired, or working on a part-time basis for the equivalent of at least three full-time years during the seven years immediately before being hired;
- Students currently enrolled in RN, RPN, or PSW programs meeting the above standards, under appropriate supervision; or,
- Persons with a diploma or certificate from another jurisdiction, equivalent to a minimum of 600 hours of training, including both class time and practical experience, and recognized as having equivalent skills. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport with residents and staff
- Current Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening and TB testing that is satisfactory to Strathmere Lodge/Middlesex County
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume by email to @email by 4:30 p.m. on August 27, 2025. We thank all applicants who apply, but only those applicants to be interviewed will be acknowledged. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for candidate selection purposes only.