Personal Support Worker

Location: Downtown Toronto (St. James Park)

Woodingford Lodge is recruiting for a Personal Support Worker

COMPETITION NUMBER:

POSITIONS : 1

LOCATIONS:  Woodingford Lodge:
Ingersoll & Tillsonburg, Ontario

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:  Temporary Part-time (All shifts; 32 hours bi-weekly minimum)

UNION AFFILIATION:  UNIFOR

WAGE RATE:  $37.85 per hour to start (this 2026 hourly rate includes 14% in lieu of benefits and the PSW Wage Enhancement)

VACANCY REASON:  Pool staff vacancy

WHY WORK AT WOODINGFORD LODGE:

Woodingford Lodge is an exceptional place to live and work, and we are currently recruiting 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

Majority of shifts are 8 hours

Unlimited shift switches

Schedule provided 6 weeks in advance through electronic scheduling software

Confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program

Uniform allowance of $200/year

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.

Posting Date:  Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Studies have shown that women and minorities are less likely to apply for posted vacancies unless they meet every single qualification.

Oxford County is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages you to apply If you’re excited about this role. You may be the right candidate even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description. Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested.

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