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Personal Support Worker (PSW), In-Home Respite - Part-time 0.6 - FR

VON

Hamilton, Ontario

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    2026-10-07

Personal Support Worker (PSW), In-Home Respite - Part-time 0.6 - FR

VON

Hamilton, Ontario

Job description

Description

Position at VON Canada (Ontario)

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Permanent, Part-time (0.6 FTE)
Program Name: In-Home Respite Program
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 45
Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit: OPSEU
On Call: No
Existing Vacancy: Yes – we’re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position

Are you a PSW who graduated in Ontario on or after April 1, 2023? You may qualify for the Personal Support Worker Return of Service (PSW ROS) through Health Force Ontario. This program provides a $10,000 incentive to eligible PSWs in exchange for a 12-month commitment to a full-time work schedule to an eligible employer. Click here for more information: https://www.healthforceontario.ca/en/Home/All_Programs/PSW_Return_of_Service


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) and an Employee Assistance Program
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company contributions
  • 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.

VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at https://www.von.ca/en/accessibility for further details.

VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do.

About VON

VON The power to change lives!

 

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. With the help of our funders, donors, volunteers and committed staff, we offer dozens of programs and services across Ontario and Nova Scotia that provide real hands-on help to seniors, children, youth and adults who need extra support.

 

We help Canadians stay healthy, live well and remain active. And, together with our clients and their families, we contribute to the health and improved quality of life of Canadians in their homes and communities, where they want to be.

 

As a proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Network, VON is committed to being a military- and military-spouse-friendly employer. We value the diverse experiences military families bring and provide flexible, inclusive, and supportive employment opportunities that align with their unique lifestyles and career goals.

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