Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Toronto (West End), Vaughan, Kleinburg & Scarborough

We are looking for compassionate and caring PSWs in Toronto (West End), Vaughan, Kleinburg & Scarborough location to join our new team. You will play an instrumental role in improving the lives for our clients each and every single day. If your calling is to be the “difference” by providing outstanding care to others, then a health care career with us is the RIGHT choice for you.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team and be fully involved in developing and creating the highest quality service provision for service users and their families / supporters. You will be important in establishing the service and then delivering care services to users in their own place of residence.

Your safety is our top priority. We will provide you with all the needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and appropriate training, as well as daily infection prevention screening of clients and workers, prior to visits, to help prevent exposures to COVID-19.

We value our caregivers with:

  • A career that allows for work-life balance and flexible scheduling
  • Fair wages for the critical work you do
  • Company sponsored Benefits (health and dental) for you and your family
  • Paid training
  • Work locally in your own community and help your neighbors
  • The opportunity to learn and grow in your career
Job Duties You will provide in-home support to an adult with physical disabilities who requires assistance with activities of daily living, that could include but are not limited to:
  • bathing/showering
  • dressing
  • assistance with activities of daily living
Also, as a PSW you may help your client with tasks such as meal preparation and light household chores.

Job Qualification

Completion of formal, accredited caregiver training program (PSW or Personal Support Worker) and/or a combination of equivalent education and experience needed. Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle may be required for some home visits.
  • Ability to follow detailed directions
  • Willingness to learn and perform personal care
  • Have good communication skills
  • Be reliable and punctual
  • Ability to have a flexible schedule
If you are interested in looking at a new opportunity and you believe you meet all the required qualifications, please apply online at www.arcavia.ca Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate

  • Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
  • Driving Licence and a car to commute (required)
  • PSW Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person
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