Personal Support Worker (2025-257-CC)

WoodGreen Community Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors and caregivers. As a Personal Support Worker, you will provide essential personal care, assist with daily living activities, and ensure the safety and well-being of clients. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community, working closely with a diverse team to deliver compassionate care. If you are passionate about helping others and possess the necessary skills and certifications, this position is perfect for you. Your contributions will play a vital role in promoting independence and dignity for those you serve.

Qualifications

• Experience providing personal care to frail seniors and/or disabled adults.
• Understanding of how to work with clients to ensure their ADLs and iADLs are met.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living including feeding, bathing, and toileting.
• Continuously observe clients and report any unsafe conditions or changes.
• Communicate and collaborate with caregivers to determine preferred approaches.

Skills

Personal Care

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Behavioral Management Techniques

Food Safety Handling

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

NACC Certificate

Job description

Competition: (2025-257-CC) Personal Support Worker (2025-257-CC) Employment Type: PSW Hourly, Bargaining Unit (1 Vacancy) Work Hours: 35 hours/week Work Setting:
Salary: Onsite
$23.21per hour Application Deadline: May 20, 2025, by 11:59 pm Program Overview – Community Car e
The Community Care Unit provides a holistic approach to care at home for seniors and caregivers who are vulnerable, at risk and/or marginalized. The unit provides a wide range of programs such as Assisted Living Services, Home & Cluster Care, Social Work, Meals-on-Wheels, Adult Day programs, and transportation, which enable seniors to be as independent as possible in their homes. The unit also provides a variety of socio-recreational/wellness programs which enhance the quality of life and promote the health of the older adult.

What You Will Do

• Practice a client-centered and culturally competent approach to ensuring high quality personal care for clients.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living including feeding, transfers, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, toileting, and continence care.
• Assist clients with instrumental activities of daily living including light housekeeping duties, laundry, meal preparation, and bulk shopping.
• Perform non-controlled acts assigned by the Supervisor, which have been taught by a Regulated Health Professional (or Supervisor), and in accordance with the Unit’s policy.
• Perform controlled acts which have been delegated by a Regulated Health Professional, and in accordance with the Unit’s policy.
• Provide medication assistance or reminders in accordance with the Unit’s Medication Assistance Policy.
• Continuously observe clients and their environments, and report and document unsafe conditions and behavioural, physical, mental and/or cognitive changes to the Supervisor.
• Complete and maintain progress notes in client profile binder and the communication log.
• Communicate and collaborate with caregivers/stakeholders to determine preferred approaches to care.
• Respond professionally to responsive behaviours; if unable to deal with behaviours successfully, report to Supervisor and work with various professional and resource persons as required to support the client.
• Apply proper food handling practices in accordance with the Unit’s policy.
• Ensure there are sufficient program supplies, forms and equipment available; report to Supervisor when supplies are low.
• Ensure the anti-racism objectives and community development principles of the organization are achieved within the program

What You Bring to the Team

• Personal Support Worker Certificate and NACC Certificate (if applicable).
• Experience providing personal care to frail seniors and/or disabled adults.

What Will Set You Apart

• Understanding of how to work with clients to ensure their ADLs and iADLs are met.
• Good communication skills: verbal, written, listening, and reporting.
• Able to work effectively within a team.
• Able to be flexible and demonstrate good judgment in assessing clients’ needs.
• Knowledge of behavioral management techniques and approaches.
• Knowledge of gerontology issues, health care, and social service systems.
• Food safety handling skills.
• Skills in keeping personal and program environment hygiene.
• Able to do frequent light to moderate lifting, walking, bending, stretching and pulling.
• First Aid and CPR certification is considered an asset.
• Available to work occasional statutory holidays.

WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at [e-mail] of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Are you currently employed by WoodGreen Community Services?*

Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?*

Do you have a Personal Support Worker Certificate and NACC Certificate (if applicable)?*

Do you have experience providing personal care to frail seniors and/or disabled adults?*

Do you have a Food Handling Certificate?*