Health Care Attendant / Personal Support Worker (HCA / PSW)
Locations: Gardens of Peterborough Retirement Residence; Orchard View Gardens Retirement Residence; Centennial Place (Millbrook, ON); Moira Place (Tweed, ON); Station Place (Havelock, ON)
Status: Full-Time / Part-Time
Shifts: Various shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Pay Disclosure:
- Retirement Residences: $20.82 – $21.71
- Long-Term Care Homes: $28.38 – $30.18 per hour
Starting rate, wage progression, and premiums are determined by the applicable collective agreement.
About AON
At AON’s Retirement Residences and Long-Term Care Homes, our caring and highly skilled teams promote family and community involvement to enrich the lives of our residents. We are committed to delivering exceptional care in a supportive, home-like environment where both residents and staff can thrive. Join our team and make a meaningful difference every day.
Position Summary
As a Health Care Attendant / Personal Support Worker (HCA / PSW), you will provide hands-on, compassionate care to support the physical, emotional, and social needs of our residents.
Working as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, you will assist with activities of daily living and support each resident’s dignity, independence, and overall well-being in alignment with established Care Plans and AON’s mission and values.
Key Responsibilities
Resident Care
- Assist residents with personal care, including bathing, dressing, mobility, feeding, and other activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Provide cognitive, social, emotional, and palliative support to residents and families
- Support restorative care programs and encourage resident participation and independence
Care Delivery & Documentation
- Deliver care in accordance with individualized Care Plans, policies, and procedures
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care and observations
- Communicate changes in resident condition to registered staff
Communication & Teamwork
- Collaborate effectively with team members, residents, and families
- Foster respectful, professional relationships across the care team
- Respond to resident and family concerns promptly and professionally
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Follow infection prevention and control (IPAC), workplace safety, and fire safety protocols
- Maintain a clean, safe, and respectful environment
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and applicable legislation
Qualifications
- Valid Personal Support Worker (PSW) or Health Care Aide (HCA) certificate, or equivalent (e.g., first year of a recognized nursing program)
- Experience in retirement, long-term care, or geriatric settings preferred
- Knowledge of responsive behaviour programs (e.g., GPA, U-First!) considered an asset
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Compassionate, resident-focused approach with a commitment to quality care
Why Join AON?
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Commitment to quality resident care and safety
- Competitive compensation and benefits
Additional Information
This posting is used to build an ongoing talent pool for opportunities across multiple sites. Vacancies at unionized locations will be posted internally in accordance with the applicable collective agreement before external applicants are considered.
We do not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools in our hiring process—every application is reviewed by our team.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
AON Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.
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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $20.82-$21.71 per hour
Work Location: In person
