Part-Time Personal Support Worker — 24-Hour Housing Program

Homes First Society; Toronto; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Homes First Society seeks Part-time Personal Support Workers for the 90 Shuter, 24-hour Housing Program. You will support residents with meals, hygiene, medication reminders and community activities in a busy housing program. The role requires PSW certification or equivalent, knowledge of mental health, and experience with or willingness to assist homeless populations.

Shifts include day, evening and overnight; ASAP start. 28.76 CAD/hour. Equal opportunity employer; background checks required.

Qualifications

• PSW certification or equivalent required.
• Experience with mental health issues and homeless populations is preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/Crisis Prevention certificates required.
• Ability to work rotating day/evening/overnight shifts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with meals, housing tasks (residency, room cleaning, grooming, hygiene, laundry), and health monitoring.
• Escort and/or accompany clients to medical, psychiatric, dental, and diagnostic appointments as needed.
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate excellent time management and collaboration with teams.
• Maintain accurate client records and daily progress notes.
• Perform other duties as required by the program.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Knowledge of mental health issues

Ability to work shifts

Diversity awareness (asset)

Education

Personal Support Worker Certification or equivalent work experience

First Aid, CPR and Crisis Prevention certificates

Harm Reduction for the Homelessness certificate

Job description

Homes First Society seeks Part-time Personal Support Workers for the 90 Shuter, 24-hour Housing Program. You will support residents with meals, hygiene, medication reminders and community activities in a busy housing program. The role requires PSW certification or equivalent, knowledge of mental health, and experience with or willingness to assist homeless populations.

Shifts include day, evening and overnight; ASAP start. 28.76 CAD/hour. Equal opportunity employer; background checks required.