Personal Support Worker

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position:  PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

Employment Type:  Casual/Relief Part-Time

Vacancy Status:  Existing Vacancy

Salary: $23.34-$27.06/hour (commensurate with experience)

Location:  West End Communities (Garden River First Nation & Batchewana First Nation, ON)

Closing Date:  Tuesday, September 29, 2026

The opportunity: Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services provides primary health care, traditional healing, mental wellness and addictions, home and community support services, and health promotion services to community members across the seven First Nations of the Mamaweswen North Shore Tribal Council.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Personal Support Worker to join our Home and Community Support Services team to provide in-home care to Garden River First Nation and Batchewana First Nation. 

Under the direction of the Director of Home and Community Support Services, and the clinical supervision from the Home Care Service Manager for the Assisted Living Services, this position is responsible to ensure a continuum of care for vulnerable, high-risk seniors as per the care plan.  This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary and culturally grounded care environment that values holistic wellness, relationship-building, and community-centered care.

Why work with us?

By joining our team, you will work for a dynamic organization that is widely recognized for its innovative programs, culturally safe approach to care, and commitment to community wellness. We value our employees and strive to foster a supportive workplace that promotes lifelong learning, growth, and well-being.

We Offer:

• Extended Health Benefits Paid;
• More consistent work schedule to ensure staff have adequate time off to ensure work / life balance;
• Technology Amenities provided (i.e., laptop, electronic medical record system, cell phone);
• Family orientated work environment;
• High rated staff satisfaction work environment; priority on provider and client experience;
• Access to Cultural and Traditional teachings of the Ojibwe People.

What you Bring:

Qualifications & Experience

• Personal Support Worker Certificate from a recognized accredited program; with relevant experience in working in a community-based and home care setting is an asset.
• Problem-solving, good judgement and decision-making skills and ability;
• Ability to prioritize professional duties, manage multiple patients, and efficiently organize workload;
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills;
• Experience in electronic charting is an asset;
• Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team;
• Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and a reliable vehicle and be willing to provide a driver’s abstract.

What Our Team Members Are Saying

“Since starting here, I have been truly blown away by the warmth and kindness that everyone has shown me. From management and the nursing staff to my coworkers, everyone has gone above and beyond to make me feel welcome, supported, and confident in my role.

The clients here are absolutely wonderful, and it has been such a privilege to get to know them. In such a short time, this place already feels like a work family — and that says everything about the kind of environment and culture that has been built here.

Starting at Maamwesying has truly been a breath of fresh air, and I come to work every day feeling genuinely grateful to be part of such an incredible team.”
— New Team Member Testimonial

Who We Are

We are a leader in First Nation health care with a strong foundation rooted in Indigenous Health in Indigenous Hands.  We provide accessible, quality, culturally safe, and holistic health services that support and enhance the wellness of individuals, families, and communities. We work in partnership with 11 First Nation communities in the delivery of primary care, traditional healing, mental wellness and addictions services, home and community support services, and health promotion programming.

Maamwesying Ontario Health Team has also been recognized by the Ministry of Health as Ontario’s first Indigenous-led Ontario Health Team.

What to expect?

Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time-to-time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage or cedar may occur.

Accessibility accommodations will be available upon request.

An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check.

Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code – Special Programs.

No artificial intelligence is used in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit to the link in BambooHR, a cover letter along with current resume, certificates, diplomas, and three work related references.

Thank you in advance to all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.