The Community Support Worker, Geriatric Mental Health Team, provides expertise and guidance through observation, coaching and mentoring with personal care and activities of daily living for residents of long term care homes with behavioural expressions. Working with GMH Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses, the CSW will enhance the quality of life for residents with behavioural expressions in their own homes (LTC Homes). The CSW is part of a team that provides support to individual residents, transitional management between health care providers and ongoing training for residents, families and clinicians.

As a valued member of the County of Simcoe Long Term Care and Seniors Services, the (GMH) Community Support Worker, demonstrates a commitment to Resident Safety by providing quality care in accordance with the organization’s mission, vision and values. Assists the care team in the development of a care plan that includes a restorative care approach in all ADLs. Follows standard infection control practices and enhanced precautions as instructed.

Offers suggestions to the development of resident care plan with special emphasis on strategies to manage behavioural expressions. Acts as coach and mentor to the care team to guide the implementation of care plan. Participates in inter-disciplinary huddles/meetings, resident care conferences, and staff development educational opportunities.

Reports any changes in conditions or abilities as well as any observations to home and GMH Registered Staff in order to identify at risk residents. Participates in and demonstrates an understanding of resident safety principles and practices into all day to day activities.



Follows all safe work practices and procedures and immediately communicates any activity or action which may constitute a risk to resident safety.

Reports suspected or witnessed abuse immediately to a registered staff member and supervisor. Effectively utilizes all electronic systems provided in accordance with electronic devices policies. Works in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Long Term Care Homes Act, and their regulations in performing duties in a protected manner and follows all County of Simcoe Health & Safety policies, procedures and legislation.

Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Personal Health Information Protection Act. CORPORATE COMPETENCIES Has knowledge of and demonstrated ability in our corporate competencies: Acts with the Customer in Mind EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION Completion of the Personal Support Worker Certification program as per the requirements of the Long Term Care Homes Act and Regulations. This job may be considered for educational equivalency in accordance with County Policy.

Ability to work effectively with others in an inter-qualified care team. Familiarity with the Long Term Care Homes Act and Regulations. Or willingness to receive such training.



Sound understanding of and commitment to the principles of the Behavioural Supports Ontario and the North Simcoe Muskoka Specialized Geriatric Services Program.

Person and care giver focused care. Ability to collaborate effectively with other members of inter-professional care teams, residents, family members and community team members. Commitment to quality improvement and change initiatives.

Ability to recognize and access support to deal with empathic strain. Ability to work in collaboration with the care team to organize and prioritize work effectively, manage a full work-load and meet deadlines in a busy environment. Ability to take advantage of teachable moments and provide coaching and mentoring during the provision of care.

Commitment to the establishment of therapeutic relationships with residents and their families.

Criminal Records

Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is less than six (6) months old at time of hire. As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing, as per Public Health requirements. Prefer one year experience with geriatric clients, in Long Term Care Homes.

Experience with quality improvement processes an asset. Analytical skills required when carrying out, and demonstrating care plans with residents, and coaching staff at the homes. ability to work days, evenings, nights and weekends required. Potential exposure to hazards typically found in health-care environments Personal information provided is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act (2001) and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. #

📌 Community Support Worker - Night Shifts (Midhurst)
🏢 County of Simcoe
📍 Midhurst