Personal Support Worker

Responsibilities

• Provide personal support services to clients in their homes to assist with activities of daily living
• Assist with lifts/transfers, bowel/bladder routines, dressing/undressing, and skin care
• Support clients with respiration, meals, drinks, and general hygiene
• Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with clients
• Work independently in the community while managing time effectively to complete tasks
• Accept direction from clients regarding specific service needs

Requirements

• Completed 600-hour PSW Program meeting provincial or national standards
• Minimum 6 months of PSW experience in the physical disabilities sector
• Valid First Aid and CPR certificate
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector)
• Ability to lift and transfer clients
• Ability to travel between client appointments within the Toronto West community

Preferred Qualifications

• Membership with the Ontario Personal Support Worker Association (OPSWA)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word)

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with a wage premium for eligible hours
• Paid 30-minute travel allowance
• $0.40/hour in lieu of benefits
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Pension Plan
• Free PPE and professional development training
• Employee Service Recognition Program

About the Company

PACE Independent Living provides essential community outreach and personal support services. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), helping our clients live independently and with dignity.