Personal Support Worker (North York and Scarborough)

Circle of Care, Sinai Health•Toronto, ON

8d•Hybrid

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.

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) OR DSW certification OR RN/RPN student (minimum one year completed) OR Internationally trained RN, RPN, midwife, or physician OR Home Support Worker, Health Care Aide, Personal Attendant OR RN, RPN, Paramedic OR OTA/PTA, CDA, Child & Youth Care OR 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

Support seniors living in their own homes by following care plans.
Provide hands-on personal care such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and meal preparation.
Help with light housekeeping.
Provide companionship and emotional support.
Travel between client homes during the day within your community.
Stay in regular contact with coordinators and supervisors.

Benefits

Hourly Wage: Starting rate: $21.11 per hour, plus a $3.00/hour Permanent Compensation Enhancement, with additional increases based on tenure. A $0.60/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.
Paid Sick Time: Full-time employees are eligible for paid sick time.
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.
Tax Free Savings Account: Full and part-time employees are eligible to participate in our voluntary TFSA.
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