Personal Support Worker (PSW)
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*Please Note: Athena does not provide relocation assistance. All applicants must be able to reliably commute to the location they are applying for. Positions are available in:
  • Montreal and Laval
  • Sherbrooke
  • Quebec City
  • Ottawa/Gatineau
  • Brockville
  • Cornwall
Roles are available in various settings, including retirement homes, long-term care facilities, hospitals, and event venues, depending on the specific position.
Who We Are
Athena Personnel is a trusted staffing partner serving clients across Montreal, Laval, Sherbrooke, Quebec City, Ottawa/Gatineau, Brockville, and Cornwall.
With deep expertise in hospitality and healthcare staffing, we connect reliable professionals with flexible, rewarding on-call opportunities across event venues and retirement residences.
The Opportunity
We are seeking Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to join our team on a part-time or casual basis at client locations in various areas. Athena Personnel connects PSWs with meaningful opportunities to provide compassionate, individualized care to residents at trusted long-term care and retirement home facilities.
What You Will Do
  • Provide compassionate, resident-focused care, assisting with activities of daily living including mobility, transfers, eating, dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, and grooming.
  • Offer social and emotional support, encouraging residents to use sensory aids and accompanying them to recreational activities and medical appointments.
  • Assist with mobility needs including transfers, ambulation with assistive devices, and range-of-motion exercises.
  • Perform light housekeeping in resident rooms, assist with meal preparation and feeding, and maintain a clean, comfortable environment.
  • Monitor and document vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, oxygen levels) and report changes to the nursing team.
  • Follow individualized care plans in coordination with the nursing team and maintain accurate documentation of services provided and observed changes.
  • Communicate regularly with residents’ families to provide updates and address concerns.
  • Promote safety through proper use of equipment, fall prevention measures, and infection control practices.
  • Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance caregiving skills.
What We Are Looking For
  • PSW Certificate from an accredited institution or equivalent (e.g., Internationally Educated Nurses). Note: Essor College is not considered an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of 3 months full-time hands-on experience providing care in a long-term care or retirement living setting in Canada.
  • Valid credentials including Enhanced Covid-19 Vaccination, CPR/BLS, Vulnerable Sector Screen, and Tuberculosis Test / Chest X-ray Result.
  • Compassionate, person-centered care approach with strong communication, documentation, and caregiving skills.
  • Reliability, attentiveness, and a professional work ethic.
  • Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle (considered an asset for commuting).
Job Details
  • Job Type: Part-time, Casual
  • Pay: $25.00–$27.50 per hour
  • Work Location: In person
Join Athena Personnel and become part of a trusted team making a difference in healthcare across Ontario and Quebec. We’re dedicated to connecting caring professionals like you with meaningful opportunities to provide exceptional, person-centered care.