Job Description
About Strathmere Lodge Strathmere Lodge is a not-for-profit, long-term care home that is owned by Middlesex County. Opened in 2006, this facility sits on a five-acre site on the outskirts of Strathroy. The home provides care to 160 residents in accordance with Ontario legislation and standards established and monitored by the Ministry of Long-Term Care.
At Strathmere Lodge, you will have a chance to make an impact in your everyday work and build lasting relationships. We offer a culture that values inclusion, diversity, and employee development. We invest in our people to help them leverage their strengths to achieve their career aspirations. Come and join our team!
Position Overview As a member of the nursing team and under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or the Registered Practical Nurse, the Personal Support Worker performs various aspects of resident care in accordance with the policies and procedures of Strathmere Lodge.
We are currently filling 15 existing vacancies for permanent part-time, relief/on-call positions. Shifts may be scheduled for 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., or 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. The successful candidates will be available to work weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays, and able to respond to short notice call-ins when needed. This is a unionized position within our UNIFOR bargaining unit.
Qualifications - Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker (PSW) program that meets the requirements set out by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, and is a minimum of 600 hours in duration. Alternative qualifications that will be accepted:
- Registered Nurses (RNs) or Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) with adequate skills and knowledge to perform PSW duties and holds a current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
- Individuals who have worked as a PSW in a long-term care home within the 12 months prior to July 1, 2011, if working on a full-time basis for at least three years during the five years immediately before being hired, or working on a part-time basis for the equivalent of at least three full-time years during the seven years immediately before being hired;
- Students currently enrolled in RN, RPN, or PSW programs meeting the above standards, under appropriate supervision; or,
- Persons with a diploma or certificate from another jurisdiction, equivalent to a minimum of 600 hours of training, including both class time and practical experience, and recognized as having equivalent skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport with residents and staff
- Current Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to Strathmere Lodge/Middlesex County
- Completion of a two-step TB test (dated within the last 12 months) or one-step TB test (dated within the last 12 months) will be accepted if a two-step TB test was previously completed
Location These positions are located at 599 Albert Street, Strathroy, Ontario.
What We Offer - Competitive compensation: the pay rate for this position is $32.55 per hour plus 13.75% pay lieu of benefits and 4% vacation pay
- Ability to participate in the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Ongoing training and development
How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume by email to hr@middlesex.ca by
4:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 . We welcome all interested candidates to apply. If you do not meet every qualification in the job description but your skills and experience align well with the role, we encourage you to consider applying. You may be the right candidate we are looking for with this role or other roles at Strathmere Lodge.
Accommodations Strathmere Lodge and Middlesex County are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview, please advise us of any accommodations that may be required. This information will be treated confidentially and only used for the purpose of providing an accessible recruitment experience.
Additional Information We thank all applicants who apply, but only those applicants to be interviewed will be acknowledged. Personal information is collected under the authority of the
Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for candidate selection purposes only.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Long term contract, Immediate start, Shift work, Weekend work, Weekday work,