Atikameksheng anishnawbek
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek will thrive together as a strong and proud Nation by honouring our gifts of Anishinabemowin and the Life of the Land.
Competition Number
2026-044 Position: Personal Support Worker - Respite (2 positions) Department: Health and Community Wellness Employment Status: Full-Time Salary: $21.50- $29.75/HR – 35 Hours per Week Location: Naughton, ON
Closing Date: June 30, 2026, at 4:00pm
**at this time, we will only be accepting applications from current internal employees and band members**
Position scope
- The Respite Personal Support Worker (Respite PSW) provides safe, respectful, culturally grounded respite and personal support services to community members in their homes and community settings. The role supports clients to maintain comfort, safety, dignity, and independence while providing temporary relief to family caregivers. The Respite PSW works in alignment with community policies, care plans, and relevant health and safety standards.
- Required
- QUALIFICATIONS: Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate (or equivalent combination of education, training, and related experience deemed acceptable by the Employer). Minimum 1–2 years’ experience providing personal care/respite support to Elders, adults with disabilities, or individuals requiring assistance with ADLs (home and community settings preferred). Demonstrated ability to provide client-centred, trauma-informed, culturally safe care. Experience working within a First Nation community and/or with Indigenous clients is considered an asset.
Key responsibilities
- Provide respite support to clients to relieve family/caregivers while maintaining client safety and comfort. Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), which may include bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, continence care, transfers, positioning, and mobility assistance according to the client’s needs and care direction. Support safe meal preparation and nutrition support related to client care (e.g., preparing simple meals, assisting with feeding where required, encouraging hydration). We offer attractive benefits, opportunities for advancement and an engaging work environment. We offer a RRSP with a matched contribution at a rate 5%, EFAP program, and health and insurance coverage and benefits.
- Please refer to our website: https://atikamekshenganishnawbek.ca/ for posting details. A detailed job description is available upon request. Please quote the Competition No. in your cover letter and resume, and submit by email to employment@wlfn.com, by fax to 705.222.7731or by mail to: Human Resources, 25 Reserve Rd, Naughton, ON P0M 2M0 Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
