Personal Support Worker - GTA

Role Overview

This position is for a Personal Support Worker serving clients across the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario. The role focuses on helping individuals remain safe, comfortable, and as self-reliant as possible, while also giving relief to family members who provide day-to-day care.

Workplace Information

Employer type: NS Vaughan Employer
Industry: Other services (except public administration)
Location: GTA, Ontario
Positions available: 3
Working pattern: Day shift with a range of shift options

Key Duties

• Support clients with everyday personal care needs, including grooming, dressing, and bathing.
• Help with meal planning and meal preparation.
• Assist with mobility, moving safely, and transfers.
• Carry out light domestic tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and dishwashing.
• Provide certain functions that have already been taught and authorized by a regulated health professional, within the limits of the client’s care plan.
• Observe and report any changes in a client’s health, behaviour, or condition.
• Maintain valid driving credentials and have access to a vehicle or reliable, quick transit access.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Completion of a Personal Support Worker certificate from a recognized and approved institution.
• Acceptable related credentials include RN, RPN, DSW, HCA, or Personal Attendant certification.
• RN or RPN students are eligible if they have successfully completed at least one year of study.
• Internationally trained nurses, midwives, or physicians may also be considered.
• Graduates of a paramedic program are eligible.
• English reading, writing, and speaking skills equivalent to a Grade 10 level are required.
• Weekend availability, including rotating weekends, is required.
• Ability to travel between assignments in the assigned service area is necessary.
• Strong commitment to client-centered and family-centered care is expected.
• Must be comfortable supporting a diverse client group, including older adults, people with physical challenges, and clients living with mental health conditions.
• Must be able to identify safety issues, communicate effectively, and use a computer and/or mobile device for work-related tasks.
• Sound judgment, independent working ability, and cooperation within an interdisciplinary team are important.
• Immunizations for measles, rubella, and varicella are strongly recommended, and hepatitis B prophylaxis immunization is also strongly encouraged.
• Tuberculosis screening is required where applicable, such as in long-term care settings.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification is considered an advantage.
• Ability to communicate in a second language is an asset.
• Registration in good standing with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) is an added advantage.

Additional Information

Shift timing is described as day shift with various shift patterns. The role requires working across designated areas and balancing independent work with collaboration across care teams.