Personal Support Worker (North York, Scarborough and Toronto)

Circle of Care, Sinai Health • Toronto, ON

53d • $20

About The Position

As a PSW at Circle of Care, you will support seniors living in their own homes by following care plans. This includes hands-on personal care such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and meal preparation. You may also help with light housekeeping and provide companionship and emotional support.

You’ll travel between client homes during the day within your community. Having a car is helpful but not required. You’ll stay in regular contact with our coordinators and supervisors, who support you and manage scheduling.
This Role is a Great Fit if You Are:
A recent PSW graduate or equivalent (see What You Need section below), or an experienced PSW
Internationally trained healthcare professionals (e.g., nurse, physician, or other regulated professional). No Canadian certification is required to work with us as a PSW.
Looking for the ability to create a schedule that supports your personal commitments (see What You Need section below)
Compassionate, patient, and comfortable working independently in the community
Interested in one of our current service area and availability needs (see Service Areas and Availability section below)

Requirements

• Current immunization records
• Ability to communicate clearly in spoken and written English
• Ability to work at least one day every other weekend (at a premium rate) and be available at least 24 hours each week
• PSW certificate (approved Ontario curriculum)
• DSW certification
• RN/RPN student (minimum one year completed)
• Internationally trained RN, RPN, midwife, or physician
• Home Support Worker, Health Care Aide, Personal Attendant
• RN, RPN, Paramedic
• OTA/PTA, CDA, Child & Youth Care
• Internationally trained allied health professionals

Nice To Haves

• Access to a car
• Ability to speak another language (e.g., Mandarin, Cantonese, Tamil, Russian, French, Italian, Spanish)

Responsibilities

• hands-on personal care such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and meal preparation
• light housekeeping
• provide companionship and emotional support

Benefits

• Hourly Wage: Starting rate: $19.90 per hour, plus a $3.00/hour Permanent Compensation Enhancement, with additional increases based on tenure. A $0.50/hour premium applies to evening and weekend shifts.
• Partial TTC/Mileage Reimbursement: Reimbursement of up to 65% of the cost of a monthly TTC pass for PSWs who are driving their own vehicle or taking public transit.
• Health and Dental Benefits: Health and dental benefits are available to employees maintaining full-time hours (minimum 25 hours per week) and includes coverage for eligible family members.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Full and part-time employees are eligible to participate in our Voluntary Group RRSP plan.
• Ability to create your own schedule (full-time or part-time)
• Paid orientation and training
• Ongoing education, support, and supervision
• Agency mobile device for scheduling and communication
• Employee recognition, awards, and discount programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed