Personal Support Worker - Various Positions Available

The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay

has a rewarding opportunity for a

Personal Support Worker!

Work Location: Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay is the largest community on Lake Superior. With a census metropolitan area population of 123,258 (Census 2021), it is the most populous municipality in Northwestern Ontario. Deeply rooted with European and Indigenous cultures, Thunder Bay is the sixth most culturally diverse community of its size in North America. The Community values a high quality of life and promotes a clean, green, beautiful and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity and provides affordable and safe neighborhoods that are accessible to all.

As a Personal Support Worker, you will participate as a member of a multidisciplinary care team in the provision of care for the residents.

This role reports to the Clinical Manager with the following accountabilities:

1. Provides basic nursing care based on each resident’s developed care plan and within the framework of an established nursing program.
2. Encourages and supports resident participation in activities of daily living.
3. Provides input into the development and maintenance of resident care plans and participates in resident care conferences.
4. Reports changes in residents’ physical and mental condition to the Registered Nurse and documents as per policy.
5. Participates in maintaining a safe environment for residents and staff, demonstrating an appropriate response to emergencies and safety procedures.

Ideal Candidate

1. Successful completion of a recognized personal support worker or developmental services worker program; or
2. Enrolled at a college or university in the registered practical nursing or registered nursing program.
3. A genuine interest and understanding of the needs of the elderly is necessary.
4. Certification in CPR
5. Competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

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Why Pioneer Ridge?

Comprised of 200+ staff, who are highly skilled and trained, Pioneer Ridge provides 150 Long Term Care beds and is a place for residents to live well. Residents are treated equally in a setting of compassion and care, through quality nursing care, life enrichment programs, balanced nutrition, and social and spiritual opportunities.

Personal Support Worker Return of Service (PSW ROS) ($10,000 Incentive Program)

The City is an approved employer for this temporary recruitment initiative that offers new eligible personal support workers (PSWs) a $10,000 incentive in return for a twelve-month commitment to work in a long-term home or for a home and community care employer in Ontario.

Rural, Remote and Northern Relocation Support ($10,000 Incentive Program)

The City is an approved employer for this temporary recruitment initiative that offers new eligible personal support workers with an additional $10,000 to support relocation costs for those recent PSW graduates committing to work in a long-term care home or with a home and community care employer in a rural, remote, or northern area for 12 months.

Personal Support Workers Permanent Compensation Enhancement Program

The successful candidate will be entitled to an additional $3.00 hourly as legislated through the Personal Support Workers Permanent Compensation Enhancement Program by the Provincial Government.

Why Work for the City of Thunder Bay (CTB)?

When you work for the City of Thunder Bay, you are part of our team, and here you can:

1. Experience your importance,
2. Unleash your potential,
3. Know your work matters,
4. Embrace diversity,
5. Make a difference,
6. Join a dedicated team, and
7. Build community.

General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.