Personal Support Worker (2025-329-CC)
Toronto, ON, Canada
Part Time
Community Care
Experienced
Competition #2025-329-CC | Personal Support Worker (2025-329-CC) |
Employment Type: | Part Time PSW, Bargaining Unit (3 Vacancies) |
Work Hours: | 25 hours/week Monday to Friday |
Work Setting: | Exclusively onsite at 840 Coxwell Ave, Toronto, Ontario |
Salary: | $23.21 per hour |
Application Deadline: | July 03, 2025 by 11:59 pm |
Program Overview – Community Care
The Community Care Unit provides a holistic approach to care at home for seniors and caregivers who are vulnerable, at risk and/or marginalized. The unit provides a wide range of programs such as Assisted Living Services, Home & Cluster Care, Social Work, Meals-on-Wheels, Adult Day programs, and transportation, which enable seniors to be as independent as possible in their homes. The unit also provides a variety of socio-recreational/wellness programs which enhance the quality of life and promote the health of the older adult.
What You Will Do
- Embrace a client-centred and culturally competent approach to provide exceptional personal care that respects the diverse backgrounds and needs of each client.
- Efficiently set up and dismantle program activities, maintaining a clean and hygienic environment that prioritizes safety.
- Assist clients with a range of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as feeding, transfers, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, toileting, and continence care, ensuring dignity and comfort.
- Execute non-controlled acts as assigned by the Supervisor, strictly adhering to the established Unit’s policies.
- Perform controlled acts delegated by a Regulated Health Professional, following the Unit's policies.
- Offer medication assistance and reminders in compliance with the Unit’s Medication Assistance Policy, ensuring clients adhere to their medication schedules safely.
- Engage in continuous observation of clients and their environments, promptly reporting and documenting any unsafe conditions or notable changes—be they behavioural, physical, mental, or cognitive—to the Supervisor.
- Safely escort and transport clients to and from the program, ensuring their secure arrival and departure.
- Diligently complete and maintain detailed progress notes in client profile binders and communication logs to ensure accurate record-keeping and information sharing.
- Communicate openly and collaborate effectively with caregivers and stakeholders to determine the most effective care approaches for each client.
- Respond professionally to any challenging behaviours presented by clients; if difficulties arise that cannot be managed effectively, report to the Supervisor for follow-up.
- Apply proper food handling practices in alignment with the Unit’s policy; prepare snacks and meals, assist clients who may require help with eating.
- Monitor the supply of program materials, ensuring an adequate quantity of forms and equipment is available, and promptly report to the Supervisor when supplies are running low.
- Actively contribute to achieving the anti-racism objectives and community development principles that guide the organization’s mission within the program.
- Assist Program Activationists in implementing engaging program activities as needed, promoting an enriching experience for all participants.
- Display flexibility by being willing to transfer between Seniors’ Day Program sites as operational needs dictate.
- Additional training in dementia care is highly valued and considered a beneficial asset.
What You Bring to the Team
- Personal Support Worker Certificate and NACC Certificate (if applicable).
- Experience providing personal care to frail seniors and/or disabled adults.
- Minimum one (1) year experience Providing personal care to seniors and people living with disabilities
What Will Set You Apart
- Comprehensive understanding of how to support clients in meeting their Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (iADLs).
- Strong communication skills, encompassing verbal, written, listening, and reporting abilities, to ensure clear and effective interactions with clients and team members.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team, fostering a supportive and cooperative environment.
- Flexibility and sound judgment in assessing and responding to clients’ diverse needs.
- Familiarity with behavioural management techniques and approaches to effectively assist clients in various situations.
- Knowledge of gerontology issues, healthcare systems, and social services applicable to the demographic served.
- Competence in food safety handling practices and maintaining a sanitary program environment.
- Physical capability to perform frequent light to moderate lifting, walking, bending, stretching, and pulling.
- First Aid and CPR certification is a valuable asset
- Proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese) is considered an asset.
WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at careers@woodgreen.org of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Apply for this position
Required*