Personal Support Worker (Casual) - Scarborough

CANADIAN RESIDENTS AND LOCAL TO THE AREA ONLY
You MUST live in Canada, live locally to the job opportunity, and be eligible to work in Canada. All out-of-country requests will be ignored.


Personal Support Worker (PSW) – 1:1 Client Care

Make a meaningful difference every day. Right at Home is looking for experienced, professional PSWs to join our team of exceptional caregivers in Scarborough. We provide 1:1 care to clients with physical, medical, or memory impairments wherever they call home—including family homes, retirement communities, and hospitals.

If you are a passionate, patient, and committed caregiver, we want to meet you!

What Right at Home Offers You

  • Competitive Wages: Earn what your expertise is worth.

  • Flexible Scheduling: Work hours that fit your life.

  • Consistent Assignments: Build real relationships with regular clients and care teams.

  • Professional Growth: Advance your career with specialty training and specialized care teams.

  • Supportive Environment: Benefit from case conferences, mentorship, and an employer truly committed to you.

  • Fulfilling Work: Bring impactful, life-changing support to seniors when they need it most.

Job Responsibilities

  • Companionship: Provide social stimulation, conversation, and mental engagement.

  • Active Living: Initiate and promote physical activity tailored to the client's abilities.

  • Meal Preparation: Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals as needed.

  • Personal Care: Prompt clients with their routine and assist directly with personal care.

  • Light Housekeeping: Maintain a clean environment (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, dishes, laundry).

  • Outings & Appointments: Accompany clients to medical appointments and social activities.

Our Ideal Candidate

  • Enjoys caring for seniors and has a good sense of humour.

  • Features a friendly personality, patience, and a consistently positive attitude.

  • Communicates effectively with clients of all backgrounds.

  • Holds themselves to the highest professional standards of reliability.

Position Requirements

  • Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR.

  • Successful completion of a Criminal Background Check, including the Vulnerable Sector Screen (copy required).

COVID-19 considerations:

All caregivers are to wear a mask while with a client. Personal protective equipment is provided.

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