Personal Support Worker (Transitional Care Centre)

Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association; Toronto; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association is seeking a Personal Support Worker for the Transitional Care Centre in Toronto, ON. This casual role supports a 24-hour respite care setting with a range of shifts and a pay range of $21–$23 per hour.

Responsibilities include personal care, activity facilitation, documentation, and reporting changes in client status. Requirements: PSW certificate, 2+ years in long-term care/hospital, First Aid & CPR, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a recognized Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate program.
• At least 2 years' experience in long term care facility/hospital setting.
• Current certification in First Aid & CPR, and Food Handling.
• Must be available to work shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficiency in English and a second language reflecting the community served is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services in a 24-hour respite care setting, including bathing, grooming, skin care, dressing, toileting, lifts/transfers, mobility assistance and meal-time support.
• Assist with program planning and facilitation of program activities for clients.
• Document daily care given to clients.
• Assess, intervene and report incidents and changes in client status.
• Ensure rooms are clean and free from hazards.

Skills

PSW certificate

LTC experience

First Aid CPR

Education

PSW certificate program

Job description

Personal Support Worker (Transitional Care Centre)

Casual PSW Toronto, ON, CA 1 Attachments

13 days ago Requisition ID: 1103

Salary Range: $21.00 To $23.00 Annually

Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association is a non-profit charitable community services agency established since 1976. Our spectrum of services has grown from the delivery of Chinese meals-on-wheels service to a full range of community support services, covering the whole Greater Toronto Area.

With a staff of 550 members (including full-time and part-time staff) and the help of a pool of 850 active volunteers, we serve over 15,000 clients a year, including seniors, adults, youth with physical, social, emotional and health challenges. 3,000 of whom are "home-bound" and frail.

Carefirst Transitional Care Centreis a 30-bed facility providing short stay respite care service, aiming to create an environment promoting exceptional recovery and simultaneously enriching the quality of life for individuals who are in need. Join Carefirstand work with a team of passionate and dedicated health care professionals.

We are currently seeking a Personal Support Worker to fill a vacant position at our Transitional Care Centre.

Terms: Casual

Shifts : 7am – 3pm; 3pm – 11pm; 11pm – 7am

Pay range : $21 – $23 hourly

Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care services in a 24-hour respite care setting, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, skin care, dressing, toileting, lifts/transfers, mobility assistance, assisting at meal time, reminder of medication, etc. to meet clients’ needs and requests in a courteous and respectful manner
• Assist with program planning and facilitation of program activities for clients
• Document daily care given to clients
• Assess, intervene and report incidents and changes in client status
• Ensure the rooms are clean and free from hazards

Requirements:

• Graduated from a recognized Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate program
• At least 2 years' experience in long term care facility/hospital setting
• Current certification in First Aid & CPR, and Food Handling
• Must be available to work shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays
• Sensitivity to adults with needs related to aging, physical and mental health
• Ability to perform client transfers and daily living activities; lift up to 50 lbs, bend, stretch, and stand for extended periods of time
• Physically and mentally able to complete the duties of PSW without restrictions
• Possess a caring attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in English and a second language that reflects the community served, eg. Cantonese, Mandarin, is an asset
• A valid vulnerable sector police record check completed within one year

Deadline : September 30, 2026

Carefirst is an equal opportunity employer. We are also committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange a reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.