Part Time Personal Support Worker

Personal Support Worker – Make Every Day Meaningful

At Rygiel Supports for Community Living, we don’t just provide care — we build community. For more than 60 years, we've been supporting people with developmental disabilities in living full, inclusive, and empowered lives.

At Rygiel, we believe that communities are stronger when everyone belongs. We support people with developmental disabilities to live the lives they choose — building relationships, growing independence, and being part of vibrant neighbourhoods. Our work is guided by five values: Respect, Awareness, Integrity, Person-Centered practice, and Community.

As a Personal Support Worker, you’ll join a compassionate and collaborative team that puts people first — where your efforts are seen, your voice is valued, and your work has purpose.

The Support Worker is a fully participating member of the staff team, which provides support to individuals to have meaningful relationships, activities and work within his/her community. The Support Worker will exercise and model skills to support and enable the team to work collectively with the individual in addressing and meeting the needs identified by the Individual Support Plan, Daily Support Guide and help to bring about the individual’s visions.

Why Join Rygiel?

• A culture rooted in respect, inclusion, and human dignity

• Deep team camaraderie — you’ll never feel like you’re doing it alone

• A meaningful role where you directly contribute to quality of life for others

• A place where diversity of experience and background is welcomed and celebrated

• Ongoing training and development to help you grow in your role and beyond

This is more than a job. It’s a chance to help others live with dignity, choice, and belonging — and be part of a workplace that lives those values, too.

What You Bring:

• DSW Diploma, PSW certificate, or related post-secondary education in human services (preferred).

• Minimum of 1 year experience supporting individuals in their home and community
• Knowledge of healthcare support, Behavioural Support Plans and community resources

• Strong experience supporting individuals with complex medical needs such as g-tube feeds, ostomy care, oral suctioning, and seizure management

• Experience with lifts, special diets, redirection or following PT plans
• Experience with goal setting, completing goals, and documenting the progress of goals as set out in the Individual Support Plan
• Knowledge of alternative communication that will be directed by the individual supported (ie: Blissymbolics, SIGN language, Pic Symbols, etc)
• Lived or learned commitment to inclusion, equity, and the rights of people with developmental disabilities.

• A team mindset, strong emotional intelligence, and confidence working in home settings

• Comfort with personal care, homemaking, and promoting daily independence

• A flexible, compassionate approach — ready to adapt and advocate

• Comfort with technology used for documentation and communication.

• Current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check (dated in the last six months)

• Current Intermediate First Aid and CPR Level C
• 2 Step TB Test (or negative Chest xray) (dated in the last six months)

Core Responsibilities:

• Create a warm, supportive, and inclusive living environment by working closely with a team to ensure residents feel safe and valued.

• Assist with social and leisure activities, transportation, and medical appointments as needed.

• Light housekeeping (i.e. sweeping, laundry, dishes, etc.) in a home environment.

• Respond effectively to the changing needs of the individuals you support by observing, documenting, and reporting any changes in behaviours.

• Provide hands-on support with daily living activities, including personal care, bedside, and personal hygiene (helping individuals move, bathe, and groom with dignity, independency, privacy, preference and safety), meal preparation (i.e. plating, feeding)

• Assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their personal goals, fostering independence, meaningful relationships, and participation in the community.

• Administer and assist with medication and medication reminders as needed.

• Participate in ongoing staff training and development.

• Engage positively within a team by supporting team members

Additional Job Requirements:
This is a hands-on role that includes physical components such as standing for extended periods, moderate to heavy lifting, and supporting individuals with lifts and transfers. Candidates must be comfortable providing physical care and working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

This position requires flexibility to work all rotating shifts, including days, afternoons, and overnights, in alignment with the needs and routines of the individuals supported.

This is a unionized position, and the starting rate for this role is $26.61 per hour. After the probationary period (approximately 3 months), employees will see an increase in their hourly rate to $27.38 per hour.

If you’re looking for a place where your care matters — where relationships come first and every shift holds purpose — we want to meet you.

Apply now and be part of a community where everyone belongs.

Rygiel is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, racialized people, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people from any background under-represented in our sector. Accommodations are available at every stage of the hiring process — let us know what you need and we will make it happen.