Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Toronto, Canada

Source Code; Toronto; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Source Code is seeking certified Personal Support Workers (PSW) for long-term contract roles in Toronto, Canada. Positions require 24/7 rotating shifts in government-operated institutional facilities and a commitment to structured, professional caregiving.

Ideal candidates will hold a current Ontario PSW certificate, pass a standard background check, and be able to work physically with patients while maintaining accurate records. Transportation to facilities is required.

Qualifications

• Valid PSW certificate from an accredited Ontario PSW program (current).
• Availability for 24/7 rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and statutory holidays.
• Ability to pass a standard criminal record check.
• Physical capability to assist with patient lifts, personal care, and mobility support.
• Reliable transportation to Ontario institutional facility locations.
• Comfort working in a structured, secure institutional environment.
• Basic documentation and medical record-keeping proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (feeding, bathing, mobility).
• Monitor patients' health status and report observations to the supervising nurse or physician.
• Assist with medication reminders and delegated care tasks as directed by the clinical team.
• Document care activities and update medical records.
• Respond to emergencies and support the clinical team in urgent care situations.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and professional care environment in accordance with facility standards.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team in an institutional setting.

Job description

Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Toronto, Canada

About the job Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Toronto, Canada

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Toronto, Canada

Long-Term Contract Positions

About the Opportunity:
We are recruiting certified Personal Support Workers for long-term contract positions within Ontario government-operated institutional facilities across multiple regions. If you are a PSW looking for a professional, well-compensated government contract with 24/7 scheduling in a structured institutional environment, this is your opportunity.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including feeding, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, and mobility support
• Monitor patients' health status and report observations to the supervising nurse or physician
• Assist with medication reminders and delegated care tasks as directed by the clinical team
• Document care activities, chart changes in patient condition, and maintain accurate medical records
• Respond to emergencies and support the clinical team with urgent care situations
• Maintain a safe, clean, and professional care environment in accordance with facility standards
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary care team in an institutional setting
  

What We're Looking For
Must Have:

• Valid PSW certificate from an accredited Ontario PSW program (current)
• Availability for 24/7 rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and statutory holidays - this is mandatory
• Ability to pass a standard criminal record check before assignment commencement
• Physical capability to assist with patient lifts, personal care, and mobility support
• Reliable transportation to Ontario institutional facility locations
• Comfort working in a structured, secure institutional environment
• Basic documentation and medical record-keeping proficiency

Nice to Have:

• Prior correctional, youth justice, or government institutional setting experience
• Experience supporting individuals with mental illness, addictions, or complex social needs
• Delegated controlled acts training (catheter care, wound care)