Personal Support Worker (Mid East and Mid West Toronto)

Circle of Care; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Personal Support Workers to provide exceptional care to seniors in their homes. This role involves assisting clients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and safety. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, reliable, and possess strong communication skills. With flexible scheduling options, this position allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals while being part of a supportive team. If you're passionate about helping others and want to contribute to a caring community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Paid orientation and training

Ongoing educational activities

Employee discount programs

Health and Dental Benefits for full-time employees

Qualifications

• Compassionate individual with a passion for working with seniors.
• Independent worker focused on client needs and empowerment.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to seniors including grooming and meal preparation.
• Perform housekeeping and offer companionship or emotional support.

Skills

Connecting with older adults

Maintaining integrity, trust and professionalism

Motivating and encouraging others

Problem solving

Teamwork and communication

Fostering a safe environment

Education

Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate

Developmental Support Worker (DSW) Certification

Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) student

Home Support Worker Certification

Health Care Aide or Personal Attendant PA+2

Job description

Personal Support Worker (Mid East and Mid West Toronto)

Monday, January 20, 2025

SUMMARY

The Sinai Hospital to Home Program assists clients transition safely from hospital stay to continue care for a maximum of 16 weeks in their homes. As a PSW with Circle of Care, you will provide the highest quality of care to your clients in the community. You understand that your clients are dealing with complex illness or frailty, and simple tasks can prove challenging for them. Your job involves providing personal care to seniors living in their homes or other congregate living settings including grooming, bathing, dressing, toileting, safe transfers and meal preparation. You will be asked to perform housekeeping, and companionship or emotional support. You are comfortable travelling to and from clients' homes throughout the day within the community to service a highly vulnerable population with the care they need.

We are currently seeking full and part time Personal Support Workers in the following postal codes to start immediately:

• M4 (G,H,M,N,P,R,S,T,V,W,X and Y): 8 am - 5 pm and 12 pm - 9 pm for both weekdays and weekends
• M5 (A,B,C,E,G,H,J,M,N,P,S,T and R): 8 am - 5 pm and 12 pm - 9 pm for both weekdays and weekends
• M6 (A,B,C,D,G,J,K,H,E and M): 8 am - 5 pm and 12 pm - 9 pm for both weekdays and weekends

Qualifications:

• A compassionate, hardworking individual with a passion for working with seniors
• An independent and driven worker who will put the client’s needs first
• A positive person who will empower others to reach their full potential
• Has previous experience working in home care or community setting.

You are good at:

• Connecting with older adults
• Maintaining integrity, trust and professionalism
• Motivating and encouraging others
• Problem solving challenges and obstacles
• Teamwork and communication
• Fostering a safe environment

Qualifications:

• Current Immunization Records
• Fluency in both verbal and written English
• Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate from a curriculum approved by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities or Ministry of Education OR
• Developmental Support Worker (DSW) Certification OR
• Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) student with a minimum successful completion of one year of school OR
• Foreign-trained Registered Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse, Midwife or Physician

We also accept candidates with the following educational backgrounds:

• Home Support Worker (Level II or Level III) Certification OR
• Health Care Aide or Personal Attendant PA+2 OR
• Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)/Paramedic Certificate OR
• Physiotherapy Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant/Communications Disorder Assistant Certificate from a recognized community college OR
• Is registered with and/or successfully completed the Certification exam required to register with the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care (OACYC); OR
• Foreign-trained Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Social Worker, Dietician.

You are especially needed if you:

• Are available to work both on the weekdays and on the weekends
• Drive and have access to a car
• Speak another language other than English (e.g. Russian)

Additional information:

• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation and training
• Ongoing educational activities and special events
• Preceptorship Support and Supervision
• Employee discount programs
• Agency mobile device for scheduling and communication
• Employee recognition and awards
• Health and Dental Benefits for full-time employees including family coverage

Circle of Care is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees, volunteers and clients feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve, and creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. Circle of Care seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation, please inform us in advance.

We thank you for your interest in Circle of Care. We welcome you to apply for this role, even if you do not meet every requirement listed. Only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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