Instructor - Personal Support Worker Program

Halton District School Board is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Instructor of the newly established Personal Support Worker Program.

Starting February 2026, Halton District School Board will be launching the school board delivered program for certification as a Personal Support Worker (PSW). Personal Support Workers (PSWs) care individuals who primarily work in elder care facilities. Halton District School Board, through the Ontario Association of Adult and Continuing Education School Board Administrators (CESBA), produces an in-house certificate to mark completion of the program that is recognized by the Long Term Care Association of Ontario. Secondary school healthcare specific credits, co-operative education experience, and a certificate are provided to graduates upon completion of the program.

Although first preference will be given to a full time instructor, 
consideration can be given to developing a shared role for two part-time instructors working together in the program. Preference should be shared in applicant cover letters.

Contract Date: ASAP  - July 3, 2026

Program Location:
Bateman Community Centre, 5151 New Street, Burlington, ON

Remuneration
: $61.50/hour (total of 800 hours) (includes vacation and statutory holiday pay)

Program Requirements:

Participation in the PSW certification examination requires successful participation and completion of the following component areas:

• Theory/Instruction - total of 330 hours
• Clinical Practicum - total of 110 hours
• Clinical Placement - total of 220 hours

Curriculum Delivery:

The program will follow the Ontario Ministry of Education secondary school curriculum that leads to achievement of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). A description of the courses to be completed as part of the classroom instruction portion are outlined below.

• Health Care (TPJ 3C)
• for a total of 110 hours of classroom instruction (1 credit)
• This course enables students to develop their understanding of basic health care procedures, including the safe use of appropriate instruments, equipment and materials. Students will focus on health care fundamentals, including health care terminology and the anatomical features and physiology of some major body systems. Students will develop an awareness of health and safety issues in the healthcare field, environmental and societal issues related to health care, professional practice standards, and career opportunities in the field.
• Health Care (TPJ 4C)
• for a total of 110 hours of classroom instruction (1 credit)
• This course focuses on the development of clinical skills needed to assess general health status. Students will learn about accepted health care practices and demonstrate an understanding of some basic procedures and the use of appropriate instruments and equipment. They will identify the characteristics of the human immune system and learn about pathology and disease prevention and treatment. Students will expand their awareness of workers' health and safety issues, environmental and societal issues related to health care, professional practice standards, and post-secondary destinations in the field.
• Child Development and Gerontology (TOJ4C)
• for a total of 110 hours of classroom instruction (1 credit)
• This course enables students to examine the stages of child development and the aging process. Students will study the processes of disease and factors contributing to health and well-being in early and later life, and will develop skills required to meet the needs of children and older adults (care skills). Students will also learn about legislation governing the care of children and older adults; evaluate social and recreational activities, programs, and services for improving quality of life; and develop an awareness of health and safety issues, environmental and social issues, and career opportunities related to child care and gerontology.
• Co-operative Education
• for a total of 330 hours of placement (3 credits)
• Students in the Personal Support Worker Program complete one practicum and one placement. The first 110 hour practicum experience is a clinical placement within a long term care facility with direct supervision by the instructor. The next 220 hours is a co-operative education placement within a healthcare environment (e.g. group home, long term care facility, hospital, retirement residence, etc.). The role of the instructor will be to organize student placements as well as supervise, monitor, mentor, instruct and assess students during their placements. There is a potential for daytime and evening shift rotations during the 330 hour student placements.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver in-class instruction of curriculum daily from Monday to Friday between 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
• Supervise, mentor and instruct students during their clinical/co-operative education placements.
• Support intake of applicants (application review and interviews) as well as orientation and onboarding activities of new students/program participants.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records based on standards outlined in the PSW Quality Assurance Guidelines.
• Complete assessment and evaluation of students throughout the program.
• Marketing, promotion and outreach of PSW program liaising with the HDSB Communications Department as necessary.
• Collaborate with clinical placements to ensure that students are paired appropriately to a preceptor.
• Monitor inventory of instructional materials and furniture for all programs.
• Communicate with external organizations (including community partners) when needed.

PSW programs want to ensure that students will be receiving the most up-to-date instruction on best practices that meet the current PSW Training Standards. It is the nurse instructor that will complete the evaluation and assessment of students to ensure they are practicing safely, competently and ethically when caring for vulnerable populations. It is the nurse instructor who 'clears' a student to receive their PSW certificate.

Qualifications:

Education:

• R.N or R.P.N that is in current good standing and has no practice restrictions with the College of Nurses of Ontario, (CNO).
• OCT Qualification - Health Care Technology Qualifications Preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years current, relevant work experience in a clinical environment, preferably in a long-term care/community/chronic care setting. Additionally, experience with supervision, training, instructing and/or leadership roles is preferred.
• First consideration will be given to candidates who possess both RN and OCT Qualifications. If a candidate does not hold the OCT qualifications, then a Letter of Permission may be considered.
• Clinical instructors, (those that provide support, supervision, evaluation and assessment of students with the practical components of the program), must also meet the above criteria.

Experience
:

• Experience in an equivalent position.
• PSW background in a healthcare environment.
• Experience working at a post-secondary institution/environment.
• Qualifications and/or experience teaching co-operative education courses is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience of Continuing Education contexts would be a distinct asset.

Position specific skills
:

• Excellent technical skills (i.e. Aspen, Microsoft Office, Google Suite).
• Ability to speak and write in multiple languages is an asset
• Exemplary conflict prevention and management skills, and ability to diffuse situations
• Effective decision making, ability to work independently, and collaborate and consult as necessary

Applications, along with your resume and other supporting documents must be submitted through Apply to Education -

no later than 
4pm, January 9, 2026.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Halton District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. Communication with short-listed applicants will ordinarily be made through email addresses provided on applicants' Apply To Education profile page or through applicants' HDSB email addresses. Please ensure that contact information provided at the time of application is current.

First consideration for posted vacancies will be given to qualified applicants from the employee group in which the vacancy occurs.

Questions about this collection may be directed to Dixon Mohammed - Manager, Recruitment, Selection and Staffing