Qualifications:
- Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certification from an accredited institution;
- Knowledge is required of the in-home needs of seniors, of the frail, chronically ill, palliative and/or
cognitively impaired and individuals living with disabilities in the community;
- Physical ability to provide program services such as personal and hygiene care, light housekeeping
duties and to physically assist the clients with transferring from bed to chairs, wheelchairs and
washrooms;
- Skill is also required in crisis intervention, with good interpersonal and verbal skills in order to
interact with clients, their families and their caregivers, and to provide support and empathy, in a
multi-cultural community setting;
- Ability to work staggered shifts, including evenings and weekends, and to be available on-call if
required;
- CPR and First Aid Certification an asset;
- Good written and verbal language skills in English;
- Ability to speak a language relevant to the client group is an asset.
Status: Permanent Part Time (Bargaining Unit Position)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week (evenings and weekends)
Rate: $26.60/hour as of April 1, 2026 (direct care)
$20.51/hour as of April 1, 2026 (non-direct care)
(plus 5% vacation pay, 6% in lieu of benefits, 12.5 vacation days and 3
discretionary days)
Unit: Older Adult Centre
Immediate Supervisor: Coordinator Home Support
Posting Date: March 14, 2024
Closing Date: Ongoing recruitment. Resumes will be considered as they arrive
Note: All Personal Support Workers are required to be fully vaccinated as
a condition of hire in accordance with the West Neighbourhood
House Covid-19 Vaccination Policy
Please send resumes and cover letters by 5:00 pm on the closing date to:
Hiring Committee
588 Queen St. W.
Toronto, ON
M6J 1E3
[email protected]
