Personal Support Worker (PSW) A5 Toronto

Baycrest; Toronto; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Baycrest Hospital is seeking a Personal Support Worker for Apotex 5, a Cognitive Support Unit. The role involves assisting residents with cognitive and physical needs, under RN/RPN supervision, and contributing to individualized care plans.

Ideal candidates hold a PSW certificate and have experience with dementia care, with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills to support residents and families within a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• Current PSW certificate from a recognized college or institution.
• Experience with physically or cognitively impaired elderly in healthcare settings preferred.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supports physical and personal care needs under RN/RPN guidance.
• Assists with hygiene, grooming, dressing, toileting and nutrition tracking.
• Maintains client records and monitors care plans per LTC standards and policies.
• Builds rapport with clients, families and other care providers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

PSW certificate

Tools

Meditech

PointClickCare

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Baycrest Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Apotex 5

Posting Number: 10285

Position Type: Permanent Full-time

Shift Type: Day, alternate weekends (subject to change)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours, 8 hrs/shift

Union: SEIU Service

Hourly Pay Rate: $26.96 - $27.66

Date Posted: October 15, 2026

Internal Closing Date: October 26, 2026

About Us

Baycrest Hospital and the Apotex Jewish Home for the Aged provide specialized geriatric care for older adults with complex medical, cognitive and dementia-related needs. As Canada’s only health system fully dedicated to aging and brain health, we bring together compassionate care, clinical excellence and leading expertise in dementia care, cognitive health and seniors’ wellness.

Our integrated continuum — spanning hospital care, long-term care and community-based seniors’ services — ensures every older adult benefits from evidence-based practice, geriatric medicine and a team deeply experienced in aging and brain-health care.

Job Summary

Apotex 5 is a Cognitive Support Unit. Residents residing on this floor are living with a wide range of cognitive and physical changes to their abilities – from mild to severe cognitive impairment and from ambulating independently, to being wheel-chair bound.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports, in consultation with the RN/ RPN, the physical and personal care needs of the client including, but not limited to: hygiene, grooming and dressing, toileting, recording nutrition and hydration intake, provision of preventative skin care
• Supports the social, emotional, cognitive and cultural well-being of the client under the guidance of the direct care team
• Uses professional judgment, monitors and evaluates client care needs and care goals regularly according to LTC standards, policies, procedures and legislation
• Initiates and maintains a relationship with the client, their family and other care providers

Qualifications

• Current P.S.W. certificate from a recognized community college or educational institution is required
• Recent placement and/or working experience with the physically and/or cognitively impaired elderly in a health care setting is required
• Experience with mental health assessment and intervention and working with responsive behaviors due to various types of dementia, delirium, and other mental health issues is preferred
• Basic computer skills – Meditech/PointClickCare, Microsoft Word and Excel is an asset
• Ability to work independently and as a part of the interdisciplinary team, and effectively manage challenging situations
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills