LMIA Job Alert: PSW Positions Open in Ontario – Apply Now

Now Hiring: Personal Support Workers (PSWs) at Temiskaming Lodge in New Liskeard, ON

• Permanent, full-time PSW positions available with immediate start
• Hourly wage: $24.53 to $26.77, 30–40 hours/week
• 11 job openings at a supportive, well-established care facility
• Wide range of shifts with flexible scheduling
• Comprehensive health, financial, and additional employee benefits
• LMIA-approved position – ideal for eligible foreign applicants

If you’re a compassionate and client-focused healthcare professional looking to make a difference in the lives of seniors, Temiskaming Lodge in New Liskeard, Ontario may be the perfect place for you. This respected long-term care facility—a division of Jarlette Health Services—is currently hiring 11 full-time, permanent Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to join their dedicated team. With competitive wages, flexible scheduling, and outstanding employee benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in healthcare.

About the Position

Located at 144 Drive-In Theatre Road in New Liskeard, ON, Temiskaming Lodge provides professional care and comfort to elderly residents who require daily support. As a Personal Support Worker – Nursing Care, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the well-being, dignity, and safety of residents.

This is a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-approved position, which means eligible international applicants can also apply. The schedule offers a variety of shifts—including early morning, daytime, evening, night, weekends, and on-call options—so flexibility is a must.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a hands-on role where you’ll directly contribute to the quality of life of residents. As a PSW, your day-to-day duties will include:

• Helping residents with personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, and bathing
• Providing bedside and personal care, including feeding and assisting with mobility
• Measuring vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
• Transporting residents using wheelchairs or stretchers
• Serving meals, feeding assistance, and maintaining clean dining areas
• Light housekeeping tasks like laundry and tidying resident rooms
• Offering companionship and emotional support
• Collecting specimens and assisting with emergency first aid

In this role, you’ll be making a real difference every day—and that’s what makes it so rewarding.

What You’ll Need to Qualify

This role is ideal for individuals who are not only trained but also passionate about providing top-notch care. To be considered, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Fluent in English (oral communication is key!)
• Completed a college diploma or certificate program (1–2 years)
• Possession of relevant certificates, including:
  • Personal Support Worker Certificate
  • CPR and First Aid Certification
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
  • Nursing Aide or Health Care Aide Certificate
• Experience in a similar role is an asset

In terms of personal qualities, the ideal candidate is:

• Client-centred and empathetic
• Reliable and dependable
• Organized, flexible, and quick to adapt
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Capable of working independently and taking initiative

Work Environment at Temiskaming Lodge

Temiskaming Lodge is more than just a workplace—it’s a community. The PSWs here work in a nursing home setting supporting residents who can no longer live independently but don’t require hospitalization. The pace can be fast, and the work physically demanding, but the rewards are immeasurable.

Physical Demands and Safety Checks

To ensure the safety of both residents and staff, selected candidates must be prepared for:

• Criminal record and vulnerable sector checks
• Tuberculosis testing and proof of immunization
• Providing professional references

You’ll also need the ability to handle physical tasks such as lifting, walking, standing for extended periods, bending, kneeling, and doing repetitive tasks throughout your shift.

Employee Benefits

Temiskaming Lodge takes care of its team members with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Health benefits – Dental and vision care plans
• Financial protection – Life insurance and group insurance that also covers dependents
• Union-based perks – Benefits aligned with the collective agreement
• Other perks – Additional compensation and policies outlined through company programs

It’s a place where your work is valued—and your well-being is supported.

How to Apply

Ready to bring your skills and compassion to a role that truly matters? Here’s how you can apply:

Mail your application to:
100 Bruce St.
Haileybury, ON
P0J 1K0

Be sure to include the reference number: 3331165 when submitting your application.

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for a meaningful career in healthcare where you can make a difference every single day, this opportunity at Temiskaming Lodge is worth exploring. With job security, a supportive environment, and the chance to touch lives in a real way, becoming a PSW here is more than just a job—it’s a calling.

Interested in similar healthcare roles? Check out our latest job postings or learn more about what it’s like to work in long-term care by reading this article.

Ready to apply? Don’t wait—positions are filling quickly. Send in your application today and take the next step toward a rewarding future in healthcare.