Competition Number 2026-24
Union/Non-Union: OPSEU/SEFPO
Position: Personal Support Worker (Residential Worker)
Status: One (1) Permanent Full Time
Program: Specialized Housing
Purpose:
Reporting to the Program Manager, Personal Support Workers provide hands on assistance to clients and the Specialized Housing
Program. Personal Support Workers will be responsible for providing care focussing on the client’s activities of daily living.
Education and training:
- Proof of successful completion of a Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate from a recognized Ontario PSW program or 3 to 5 years’ experience providing personal support in the daily living of residential clients
Requirements:
- A negative Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- A valid class G driver’s license and proof of insurance
- Daily access to a reliable vehicle
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate required
- Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training or willingness to obtain
- Current Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) or willingness to obtain
- Current Safe Food Handling course or willingness to obtain
- Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job; lifting, carrying, positioning, transferring, holding, bending
- Able to lift at a minimum 20 lbs. from squatting to standing position
- Bilingualism (English/French) is required
Experience:
- Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate plus 1 year of experience or 3-5 years of experience without a PSW certificate
- Recent experience working with vulnerable populations, specifically adults living with a serious and persistent mental illness and/or acquired brain injury (ABI) and/or Addictions and/or complex healthcare needs providing assessments and rehabilitation services
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Basic working knowledge of computer software
- Ability to work cooperatively and independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
- Proficiency in managing challenging behaviours
- Excellent interpersonal/verbal/written communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality as per PHIPA (Personal Health Information Protection Act)
Personal Suitability:
- Commitment to continuous learning
- Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance
- Demonstrated commitment to client and family-centered care
- Willing to work flexible hours; days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for the position based on their skill, ability, experience, and qualifications as identified in their resume
Shift: Days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
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Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. A Police Vulnerable Sector Check within three (3) months is required.
This position is an existing vacancy. Applications (resume and cover letter) will be accepted via email
Please note the job Competition Number (see above) in the subject line of the email:
[email protected]
CMHA-NBD welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
CMHA-NBD promotes the principles of and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We strongly encourage applicants with lived experiences, from Indigenous communities, people of all races, colors, ethnic origins, religions, disabilities, and sexual orientations to apply. We recognize that equitable access to employment is an agent in social change.
Pay: $20.91-$22.36 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Education:
Language:
- Bilingual - English/French (required)
Work Location: In person
