Personal Support Worker (Temporary Full Time Night Shift for 3 Months)

Yee Hong; Markham; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Multi-employer pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Ongoing learning and development

Education assistance program

Award winning corporate culture

Safe, inclusive work environment

Job summary

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care is hiring a Personal Support Worker (PSW) to provide personal care and support to residents in daily activities, in a resident-centred care setting. The role emphasizes safety, compassionate interaction, and collaboration with a team of caregivers at Yee Hong’s Ontario campuses.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, upholding government standards, and contributing to residents’ physical, social and emotional well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Personal Support Worker course in Ontario, or equivalent.
• Experience in long term care setting an asset.
• Current CPR Certificate Registration with Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) preferred.
• Resident-centred care focus with strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, problem-solve and time manage
• Ability to work independently as well as be an active, positive team player
• Behavioural management training (GPA, U-First, CPI) an asset
• Computer literacy (Point Click Care, MS Office).
• Basic knowledge of Workday an asset.
• Ability to speak and converse in Chinese an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to assist clients in daily activities and personal hygiene.
• Support residents' physical, social and emotional needs in a safe manner.
• Adhere to resident-centred approach and government standards.
• May be required to work night shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends and short shifts.
• This is a temporary part time for 3 months.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Team player

Independent worker

CPR certification

Bilingual: Chinese (asset)

Education

Ontario PSW certificate

Tools

Point Click Care

MS Office

Workday (asset)

Job description

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) will provide personal care to assist clients in their daily activities and personal hygiene. The PSW will support the clients' physical, social and emotional needs in a safe manner, in accordance with the organization's resident-centred approach, complying with relevant government standards, residents' rights and the organizations mission and philosophy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Personal Support Worker course in Ontario, or equivalent
• Experience in long term care setting an asset
• Current CPR Certificate Registration with Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) preferred.
• Resident-centred care focus with strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, problem-solve and time manage
• Ability to work independently as well as be an active, positive team player
• Behavioural management training (Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA), U-First, CPI) an asset
• Computer literacy (Point Click Care, MS Office).
• Basic knowledge of Workday an asset.
• Ability to speak and converse in Chinese an asset

Working Conditions

Considerable standing, walking, lifting and bending

Exposure to all resident care elements through regular resident contact.

Ability to work night shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends and short shifts.

May be required to work an alternate shift(s) to meet operational needs (e.g., emergency, training, accommodation, etc.) as per scheduling practices

This is a temporary part time for 3 months

Please apply before:

2026-09-02

Compensation

Salary Range: $25.41 - $27.62

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Multi-employer pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Ongoing learning and development
• Employee education assistance program
• Award winning corporate culture
• Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position.

If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.

Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.

Our hiring process involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with screening of the applicants’ resume.

This job is posted to fill an existing vacancy.

JOIN A GREAT TEAM, DOING GREAT WORK!

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (“Yee Hong”) is one of the largest not-for-profit, culturally-appropriate seniors care organizations in Canada. At several campuses of care and other service locations across the Greater Toronto Area, Yee Hong offers a full continuum of services including active seniors programs, adult day programs, caregiver support services, transportation, meals on wheels, congregate dining, home care, long-term care, and hospice/palliative care. Yee Hong’s vision is “Seniors living their lives to the fullest – with health, independence and dignity”. In their living setting of choice, seniors and their families are supported to optimize their physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Yee Hong also supports other organizations with innovating seniors care through its advisory services, training and learning centre, and research. Since the start of our operations 1994, Yee Hong has been successfully accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada seven consecutive times for our teams’ commitment to highest quality care and service excellence. As a recipient of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture Award in 2020 and renewed in 2021 and 2022, Yee Hong is committed to innovation, diversity, teamwork, integrity, collaboration and accountability. Our people are the reason our residents and clients receive excellent care and enjoy a high quality of life. Yee Hong’s progressive organizational culture and work environment attract, retain and develop the best staff, volunteers and students. Yee Hong is inviting applicants to apply for this exciting opportunity. We commit to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, and offer a rewarding career as a member of our stellar team.