• An exciting opportunity to expand your career in healthcare
• Receive an attractive hourly wage, based on experience
• Enjoy amazing perks, including generous benefits

About the County of Simcoe

Continually recognized as one of the region’s top employers, the County of Simcoe offers a competitive salary, full pension, benefits and perks, and opportunities for career advancement, while living, working, and playing in one of Ontario’s most beautiful and diverse regions. 

Our continuous improvement culture ensures that we always find ways to enhance the work environment for our team. We are always improving our processes and procedures, programs, and systems, and encourage a culture of continuous learning and development for all employees. Join the team at Simcoe County and build a career in a progressive and collaborative organization that is committed to your development and well-being.

To learn more about us, please visit our website.

About the Opportunity

The County of Simcoe currently has multiple opportunities for Personal Support Workers (PSW) to join our long term healthcare team in multiple locations around the County of Simcoe. We have full-time, part-time, permanent, and temporary positions available!

As a valued member of the interdisciplinary team, you will provide quality care that helps residents meet their emotional, social, cultural, spiritual and physical needs. Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing individual client-focused personal care to residents
• Contributing to the development of resident care plans
• Taking part in resident high-risk rounds, and/or attending care conferences
• Supporting resident participation in activities that will promote optimal well-being
• Reporting and documenting changes in residents’ physical and emotional condition  
• Participating in internal and external learning opportunities

More About You

To qualify as a Personal Support Worker (PSW), you will have completed, or be currently enrolled in the Personal Support Worker Certification program.

Our ideal candidates for the role above will join us with:

• Recent Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (within 6 months)
• Proof of documented results of two-step Tuberculosis (TB) testing
• Previous experience in geriatrics, retirement, or in a long term care nursing facility (asset)

As our ideal candidate, you are passionate about helping people and thrive in a collaborative, caring environment where residents are always top of mind. You are a team player that prefers to work in an environment of continuous growth and development, supporting a culture of workplace and operational excellence.

Salary and Benefits

Personal Support Workers (PSW) are rewarded with an attractive hourly wage based on skills and experience, as well as location:
Simcoe Manor, Beeton: $24.49 - $26.80 /hour
Sunset Manor, Collingwood: $24.49 - $26.80 /hour
Trillium Manor, Orillia: $24.49 - $26.80 /hour
Georgian Manor, Penetanguishene: $23.05-$25.94/hour (rates are from 2020 and are under review)

Work schedule to be decided; shifts will include weekends, and a combination of days, evenings and or nights.

You may be eligible for additional government incentives – speak with your recruiter!

As a full-time County of Simcoe employee, you will also receive an excellent benefits package, including:

• Benefit premiums 100% covered by employer!
• Extended health, vision, and dental
• Life and long-term and short-term disability insurance
• OMERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Vacation starting at 3 weeks + 2 float days per year
• Department team-building events
• Tuition reimbursement program and external training opportunities
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
• Evening, Night, and Weekend premiums

As a part-time County of Simcoe employee, you will also receive an excellent benefits package, including:

• Benefit premiums 100% covered by employer!
• Annual Health Spending Account
• Group life insurance
• OMERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Bi-weekly percentage in lieu of benefits and vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• Department team-building events
• Tuition reimbursement program and external training opportunities
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
• Evening, Night and Weekend premiums

If you love to work amongst genuine, supportive people who are passionate about improving your community, we would love to hear from you - Apply Today!

The County of Simcoe is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and supportive working environment. All offers of employment are conditional upon presentation of any required documents applicable to the job including a COVID-19 Vaccine Receipt or Certificate showing fully vaccinated status. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodations will be provided to candidates who are unable to be vaccinated for verified medical reasons or under such other grounds as may be protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code.