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Personal Support Worker, Belleville MRT, Full Time, SMH Behavioural Support - Hastings and Prince Edward Counties
@ Providence Care Centre
Belleville, Ontario
Overview
Providence Care Centre is hiring a full-time Personal Support Worker for its Seniors Mental Health Behavioural Support mobile response team in Belleville, Ontario. The role gives direct care and behavioural support to older adults in long-term care homes or transitioning to one, including those with dementia, delirium or mental health needs. Wage is $29.96 to $31.09 per hour under the LiUNA PM union.
Responsibilities:
- Provide person-centred personal care and activities of daily living support
- Observe, assess and support responsive behaviours in older adults
- Support clients transitioning from community or hospital to long-term care
- Collaborate with RN, RPN and long-term care team members
- Build therapeutic relationships with clients, families and care providers
Requirements summary:
- Personal Support Worker certificate from a recognized institution
- Eligibility to work as a PSW in an Ontario long-term care home
- Minimum two years of long-term care experience (equivalent may be considered)
- Six months to one year of experience with responsive behaviours
- Current unrestricted G-class Ontario driver's licence and reliable vehicle
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Care home, Client sites, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Personal Support Worker Certificate |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Personal Support Worker |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Providence Care Centre
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 75 |
Job Code: 27630
Status: Full Time
Location: Belleville, ON
Union: LiUNA PM
Wage: $29.96 - $31.09
Posting Period: Posted Until Filled
The Personal Support Worker (PSW) is valued member of the interprofessional Seniors Mental Health Behavioural Support Services Mobile Response Team (MRT) which is comprised of Registered Nurses (RN), Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) and Personal Support Workers. The MRT provides direct care, intervention, and support to older adults living in a long-term care home (LTCH) or transitioning to a LTCH. Clients include those who are demonstrating responsive behaviours associated with the various types of dementia, delirium, mental health, addictions, or other neurological conditions.
The PSW provides assistance with personal care and activities of daily living for program clients. Working in collaboration with the MRT RN and RPN, the PSW will enhance the quality of life for clients by participating in the observation of responsive behaviours; providing direct care and support; identifying triggers and successful strategies for responsive behaviours, assisting and modeling of these strategies in collaboration with LTCH or other health care team members . The PSWs work is conducted in a manner that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of Providence Care Centre.
Skills and Qualifications Required:
- Personal Support Worker Certificate from a recognized educational institution
- Eligibility to work as a PSW in an Ontario long-term care home in accordance with applicable provincial legislation and regulations
- Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a long-term care setting. Equivalent experience may be considered
- Minimum six (6) months of experience working in various care settings, including community, outreach or client homes, caring for older adults who demonstrate responsive behaviours in conjunction with complex cognitive-mental health and/or physical care needs; One (1) year of experience preferred
- Training in/knowledge of GPA, U-First and DementiAbility an asset
- Current and unrestricted G Class Ontario Driver’s License, clear Driver Abstract and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis
Position Responsibilities:
- Provides person centred care to client and assists with activities of daily living, as directed by the MRT team RN or RPN and in collaboration with LTCH team members
- Supports clients in the community or hospital for the purpose of a seamless transition into a LTCH
- In addition to behavioural support and intervention, direct care responsibilities may include but are not limited to: personal care; fluid and nutrition intake and monitoring; reporting observed responses to pain-management regimen; bowel and bladder care; exercise; positioning and ambulation and ensuring the safety and comfort needs of assigned clients
- Works collaboratively with other Behavioural Support Services operated by Providence Care- Seniors Mental Health Outreach Team and Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant; and/or the Royal Ottawa Geriatric Mental Health Outreach in LLG, and other key partners
- Develops therapeutic relationships with clients, families, and care providers including the LTCH team using a person-centred approach
Why Work at Providence Care Community Teams
- Providence Care offers a wide range of community services across Southeastern Ontario
- Community services striving for excellence in care, education and research
- Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
- Competitive salaries, benefits and pension
- Corporate and service specific orientation for new hires
- Focus on Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
- Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
- Locations in Kingston, Belleville, Brockville, Kingston, Napanee and Sharbot Lake
Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process.
Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.
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