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Temporary workers, often called 'temps,' are individuals hired for a limited period to fill short-term needs within an organization. They may be employed directly by a company or through a staffing agency and typically work on projects, seasonal jobs, or to cover employee absences. Temporary positions can last from a single day to several months, depending on the employer's requirements. These roles provide flexibility for both the worker and the employer, and sometimes lead to permanent employment offers.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Worker job openings in Barrie, ON as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,708 per year, or $14.8 per hour.

Personal Support Worker - Temporary Part time days

Sienna Senior Living

Barrie, ON • On-site

CA$27.62/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Personal Support Worker - Temporary Part time days
Woods Park Community and Retirement – Barrie ON
Rate of Pay: $27.62 (as per collective agreement)
 This posting is for an existing vacancy 

At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.

Why you belong at Sienna:

We are a purpose driven organization. We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. And we offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:

  • A competitive salary and vacation package
  • Health & Dental benefits program
  • Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
  • Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
  • A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What You’ll Be Doing:

 You will be a welcomed member of the Long Term Care team, working in a fast-paced environment where you will make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives. As a Personal Support Worker, you’ll form a deep understanding of your residents and their living experience. You will build relationships with the residents and their family members, offering a variety of support options and program choices that enrich their daily health and well being. As an individual and part of a wider team, you will be a strong contributor to the culture of the home, where the focus is always on helping residents live fully, every day.

What makes you a great fit:

Provide Resident Supervision and Assistance

  • support residents with their activities of daily living including eating, dressing, hygiene and grooming as per residents’ individual plans of care

Provide Resident Care and Services

  • aid residents with respect to their communication and connections by encouraging them to wear individual sensory aids such as glasses, hearing aides, etc.
  • With additional prescribed training, administer specific medication to residents under the supervision of a registered health professional
  • Ensure residents have constant and easy access to mobility or assistive devices such as canes, walkers, call bells, etc.

Support Resident Comfort & Well-being

  • provide ongoing cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support; as well as oral and dental care
  • encourage residents to participate in programs offered by the Resident Experience Team, whether individual or in groups

 Who You Are:

  • You are compassionate and dedicated to meaningful work that supports seniors in living life fully
  • You have completed a Personal Support Worker program from an approved college or private institution.
  • You are detailed-oriented and proficient in procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatment and can provide bedside care to residents
  • You exercise tact and diplomacy in working with seniors, their families and general visitors

What you need to know:

  • Sienna Senior Living is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and residents feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience
  • You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit
  • You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position 

 Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.  In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.

Employment Type: PART_TIME

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