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How much do weekend psw jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend psw in the United States is $16.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekend Personal Support Worker (PSW), and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend PSW, you need a PSW certificate, knowledge of personal care routines, and an understanding of basic healthcare practices. Familiarity with mobility aids, documentation systems, and safety protocols is typically required. Compassion, patience, and strong interpersonal skills help build trust with clients and support effective teamwork. These skills are crucial for delivering quality care and ensuring client safety during weekend shifts when resources may be limited.

What are Weekend PSWs?

Weekend PSWs, or Weekend Personal Support Workers, are caregivers who provide assistance to individuals with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and medication reminders specifically during weekends. They often work in homes, long-term care facilities, or community settings to support elderly, disabled, or recovering patients. Weekend PSWs play a vital role in ensuring continuity of care when regular weekday staff may be unavailable, offering both physical and emotional support to those in need.

What is the difference between Weekend Psw vs Weekend Care Assistant?

AspectWeekend PswWeekend Care Assistant
Required CredentialsNVQ/SVQ in Health & Social Care or equivalentTypically no formal qualifications required, but relevant experience preferred
Work EnvironmentHealthcare settings, hospitals, clinicsResidential homes, community care, home visits
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, healthcare agenciesCare agencies, residential facilities
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Weekend Psw roles generally require formal health and social care qualifications and involve working in healthcare environments. Weekend Care Assistants often do not need formal qualifications and typically work in residential or community settings. Both roles focus on providing care during weekends, but the scope and requirements differ based on qualifications and work environment.

What can I expect in terms of workload and scheduling as a Weekend PSW?

As a Weekend Personal Support Worker (PSW), your shifts will typically be scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays, often in 8- to 12-hour blocks depending on the employer's needs. Weekend PSWs may experience a higher workload due to fewer staff on site, making time management and multitasking essential skills. You can expect to provide personal care, assist with daily living activities, and offer companionship to clients in their homes or care facilities. Flexibility and strong communication are important, as you may collaborate closely with nurses, family members, and other staff to ensure consistent care throughout the weekend.
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Infographic showing various Weekend Psw job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 16% Locum Tenens, 1% Internship, 55% As Needed, 5% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 19% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,789 per year, or $16.2 per hour.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Oncology

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Oncology

Kaiser Permanente

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

$57.77/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:

Provides mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members who present themselves from psychiatric evaluation with a broad range of mental health needs. Collaborates with treating physician, psychiatric and allied health professional team to plan and direct each individual members treatment program.

Essential Responsibilities:


  • Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.

  • Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.

  • Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.

  • Charts member’s treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.

  • Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.

  • Interprets psychiatric treatment to member’s family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.

  • Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member’s family to community support services and resources. Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.

  • Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.

  • May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.

  • Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.

  • Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

  • Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates clinical treatment programs for the diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral of Health Plan members with acute or chronic mental illness. Participates in staff conferences to select, plan, and evaluate treatment programs. Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups. Instructs and counsels patients and their families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and adherence to prescribed medication regimens, within the scope of practice. May administer specialized therapeutic procedures, as appropriate. Provides appropriate support to members family. May develop and conducts psychoeducational classes and groups.

  • Prepares intake summaries, treatment plans, and case summaries and maintains ongoing confidential records. Charts members treatment and progress in accord with state and NCQA regulations and in keeping with accepted community standards. May be required to participate in the department on-call rotation.

  • Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating patients for psychotropic medications, within the scope of practice. Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the members treatment. May develop, implements, and evaluates behavioral medicine and health psychology programs in a variety of settings, including primary care. Provides consultation to primary care providers and health educators on matters relating to mental health, health psychology and behavioral medicine.

  • May supervise Post Masters Fellows, Associate Clinical Social Workers, Associate Marriage Family Therapists or Associate Professional Clinical Counselors as needed if supervision course is completed.

  • May provide appropriate support to members family, including explanation of treatment, instructions in how to support treatment and interventions to increase acceptance of and adherence to treatment, at members request.

  • Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the members treatment to include referral of the member and/or members family to external resources, as appropriate. Participates in departmental program development, implementation and evaluation.

  • Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.


Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Education

  • Masters degree in Social Work, Social Welfare from a clinical track, Clinical or Counseling Psychology or related field required from an accredited college or university.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (California)
  • National Provider Identifier required at hire
Additional Requirements:

  • Must be familiar with DSM-V as a means of diagnosis.
  • Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
  • May be required to participate in the department on-call rotation.
  • Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practice and psychotherapy research methods.
  • Knowledge of the bio-psycho-social functions that contribute to mental health.
  • Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans.
  • Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy.
  • Professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities.
  • Commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic.
  • Ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner.
  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous post license, paid experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient setting/program under licensed supervision preferred.
  • Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy.
  • Demonstrated professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities, preferred.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic, preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner, preferred.
  • Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans, preferred.
  • Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy, preferred.

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