Posted 2 months ago
Personal Support Worker (PSW), Home Support - Part-time 0.6
@ VON Canada (Ontario)
Brantford, Ontario
Overview
VON Canada is hiring a part-time Personal Support Worker for its Home Support program to deliver person-centred care in clients' homes. The role covers personal care, mobility support, meal preparation, light housekeeping and respite care while travelling between client visits. The posting states 45 hours biweekly across days, evenings and weekends, with a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension and travel compensation.
Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care such as bathing, grooming and dressing in clients' homes
- Assist with mobility, transfers and meal preparation
- Offer respite care and monitor home safety
- Collaborate with healthcare teams and develop care plans
Requirements summary:
- Personal Support Worker or Developmental Services Worker certification
- Valid driver's licence and personal vehicle with insurance
- Current criminal records check
- Standard First Aid or CPR Level C where applicable
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · jobvite
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 22.5 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Home |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Personal Support Worker certificate, Standard First Aid, CPR Level C |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness |
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VON Canada (Ontario)
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Full company description
VON Canada has been leading care at home for over 125 years. Today, we are a highly-trusted non-profit organization that works with our clients, employees, volunteers and partners to provide innovative clinical, personal and social support to people who want the comfort and peace of mind of living in their own homes and communities. Our 6,300 employees and 6,500 volunteers deliver a wide range of vital health and wellness services, helping people remain healthy and at home for as long as possible. As valued and responsive health system partners at the heart of home and community care, we are distinguished by our commitment to client care and by our strong community roots and local engagement.
- LinkedIn followers
- 16,508
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,875
- Reported office locations
- 100-2315 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1G 4J8, CA
- 7b Oxford St, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6B 1R7, CA
- 446 Grey St, Brantford, Ontario N3S 7L6, CA
- 7075 Bayers Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L 2C2, CA
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- 190 Stanley Ave, Suite 100, Chatham-Kent, Ontario N7M 3J9, CA
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- 550 Ingersoll Ave, Woodstock, Ontario N4S 4Y3, CA
- 40 Long Dr, Unit #111, Stratford, Ontario N5A 8A3, CA
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- 705 London Line, Sarnia, Ontario N7W 1B2, CA
- 299 Lakeshore Dr, Suite 002, Barrie, Ontario L4N 7Y9, CA
- 2140 Regent St S, Suite 16, Greater Sudbury, Ontario P3E 5S8, CA
- 265 Arthur St E, Suite 600, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7E 6E7, CA
- 38 Pine St N, Suite 139, Timmins, Ontario P4N 6K6, CA
- 392 Main St N, Unit 4, Mount Forest, Ontario N0G 2L2, CA
- 4520 Rhodes Dr, Suite 400, Windsor, Ontario N8W 5C2, CA
- 200 Churchill Dr, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1S 0H5, CA
- 14 Court St, Unit #100, Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 3H7, CA
- 43 Prince Arthur St, Amherst, Nova Scotia B4H 1V8, CA
- 1924 Northwest Road, Blockhouse, Nova Scotia B0J 1E0, CA
- 91 Lawrence Blvd, G1, Stellarton, Nova Scotia B0K 1S0, CA
- 43 Carten St, Liverpool, Nova Scotia B0T 1K0, CA
- 8a Industrial Park Rd, Louisdale, Nova Scotia B0E 1V0, CA
- 55 Starrs Rd, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia B5A 2T2, CA
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Non Profit
- Medical
- Other recorded names
- VON Canada
- VON Canada (Nova Scotia)
- VON Canada (Ontario)
- Specialties
- Health in the community
- Health at home
- Respite and Caregiver Support
- End of Life Care
- Social Connection
- Nursing
- Personal Support
- Physiotherapy
- Speech-language pathology
- Social Work
- and Occupational Therapy
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 11,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
VON Canada has been leading care at home for over 125 years. Today, we are a highly-trusted non-profit organization that works with our clients, employees, volunteers and partners to provide innovative clinical, personal and social support to people who want the comfort and peace of mind of living in their own homes and communities. Our 6,300 employees and 6,500 volunteers deliver a wide range of vital health and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Home Health Care Services |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, ON |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1897 |
| Specialties | Health in the communityHealth at homeRespite and Caregiver SupportEnd of Life CareSocial ConnectionNursingPersonal SupportPhysiotherapySpeech-language pathologySocial Work |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 191 |
| View page |
Requisition Details:
Employment Status: Permanent, Part-time (0.6 FTE)
Program Name: Home Support
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 45
Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit: CLAC
On Call: No
Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.
About us:
VON Canada is a not-for-profit organization providing home and community care services for over 125 years. Focusing on person-centred care, we provide people with the support they need and want, at home and in the community, so they can live healthier, happier lives surrounded by loved ones.
VON - At the heart of care.
About the role:
As a Personal Support Worker (PSW), you'll use your training to provide person-centred care, support daily living, and help clients stay comfortable and independent in their own homes. You'll travel between clients' homes throughout the day, making every visit matter. Bring your skills to where they're needed most!
What we offer:
- Work to your full scope of practice
- Ongoing professional development to enhance your skills and knowledge
- Comprehensive orientation program to ensure your success
- Competitive salary and vacation time
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, LTD) for eligible employees and an Employee Assistance Program
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company contributions for eligible employees
- Smartphone to help you stay organized and connected throughout your day
- Travel compensation and mileage
What you'll do:
- Provide care to clients in the comfort of their own homes
- Help develop the client's care plan
- Assist with personal care, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Aide with mobility and transfers to ensure safety and comfort
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals and perform light housekeeping duties
- Offer respite care to families, allowing them a much-needed break
- Monitor and maintain a safe home environment
- Collaborate with healthcare teams
- Perform other duties as assigned
What we are looking for:
- Personal Support Worker or Developmental Services Worker certification
- Nursing students who have completed first year of RPN or BScN or internationally educated nurses are eligible to apply
- Must have a current Standard First Aid Certificate or CPR level C Certificate, if applicable to the work being performed
- Must enjoy driving, have a personal vehicle and possess both a current driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance
- A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
VON Canada: Careers that fit your life. Join our team today!
A quick note: This posting is for recruitment purposes. Full job descriptions are available.
Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.
Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its’ discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.
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