Personal Support Worker_Relief

Title of Job : Personal Support Worker

Vacancies : 3

Date : January 28, 2026

Closing Date : February 11, 2026

Location : Orillia, ON - Back to Home Orillia

Compensation : $25.05 / hr

Work Type : Onsite

Who We Are

LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complex issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving 20,573 annually and providing 1,856 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ Award (NEOC) recipient.

Job Summary

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) is responsible for rendering a range of services for the clients of the program consistent with its basic values and goals. The PSW will support, as assigned, the needs of the vulnerable, at risk, older adults and seniors living in the multi-sites under the auspices of the program. This support relates to the physical, cognitive, mental health and social / recreational needs of the clients. The staff member will maintain the established routines of the program including all security, fire and general health and safety practices. The PSW will perform these and other delegated responsibilities to ensure the quality of personal care of the clients of the program.

What You Will Do

• Assist clients with physical and mental health needs by fostering respectful relationships, supporting daily living activities, managing medical and behavioral issues, facilitating social engagement, and maintaining accurate care documentation in collaboration with the support team.
• Maintain safety and security by responding to emergencies, documenting incidents, ensuring client well-being through regular interaction.
• Oversee site-specific medical responsibilities by monitoring the medication program, ensuring proper storage and documentation, and collaborating with physicians, pharmacists, and program staff to resolve any issues.
• Coordinate and participate in social and recreational activities by attending planning meetings, maintaining participant records, ensuring equipment readiness, communicating client absences, leading outings, including driving clients.
• Perform various operational and support duties by managing communications, maintaining daily residence operations, coordinating emergency evacuations, participating in meetings and training, working rotating shifts across housing sites, and accepting delegated tasks from senior staff to ensure smooth program delivery.
• Other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the program manager.

What You Bring

Work Environment

What We Offer

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

LOFT Community Services is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. We value compassion, collaboration, and community delivered with dignity, innovation, and excellence. LOFT’s vision is that together, we can all live successfully in our community. Our client population reflects Ontario’s diverse community and it is LOFT’s goal to build a workforce who also reflects that diversity. LOFT believes there are many ways to develop skills and build experience and expertise. So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, you are encouraged to apply.

Note

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LOFT Community Services is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve. LOFT is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Requested accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process by contacting hrteam@loftcs.org or (416) 979-1994.

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