Personal Support Worker (North York, Central Toronto and Scarborough)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to deliver quality care to seniors in their homes across various Toronto areas. Candidates will assist clients with daily living activities and provide emotional support, contributing to their well-being and comfort. If you have a passion for helping others and meet the required qualifications, we welcome your application, regardless of complete match with listed criteria.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both verbal and written English.
• Current Immunization Records.
• Able to access and utilize ZOOM.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including grooming, bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
• Offer companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Travel to multiple client homes within the community.

Skills

Connecting with older adults

Maintaining integrity

Problem solving

Team work

Communication

Education

Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate

Developmental Support Worker (DSW) Certification

Health Care Aide Certification

Job description

Personal Support Worker (Scarborough and North York)

Scarborough, ON, Canada

• Thornhill, ON L4J, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, March 7, 2025 at 5 : 00 AM | Expired Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3 : 59 AM

Personal Support Worker (Scarborough and North York)

Job Description :

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 illness or frailty, and simple tasks can prove challenging for them. Your job involves providing personal care to seniors living in their homes including : grooming, bathing, dressing, toileting and meal preparation. You may also be asked to perform some light housekeeping, and companionship or emotional support. You are comfortable travelling to and from client’s homes throughout the day within the community.

We are currently seeking full and part time Personal Support Workers in these areas to start immediately :

• Scarborough
• North York
• East York
• Don Mills
• York Mills
• Thornhill
• York
• Etobicoke
• Central Toronto

You are good at :

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

Qualifications :

• Current Immunization Records
• Fluency in both verbal and written English
• Able to access and utilize ZOOM
• 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, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tamil, French, Italian, or Spanish)

Additional information

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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