Personal Support Worker (Adult Day Program)

Job summary

The Personal Support Worker will supervise and assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, transfers, and feeding. They are also responsible for food preparation, documenting client progress, and maintaining the cleanliness of the program space.

Job details

Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association is a non-profit charitable community services agency established since 1976. Our spectrum of services has grown from the delivery of Chinese meals-on-wheels service to a full range of community support services, covering the whole Greater Toronto Area. With a staff of more than 550 members (including full-time and part-time staff) and the help of a pool of 850 active volunteers, we serve over 15,000 clients a year, including seniors, adults, youth with physical, social, emotional and health challenges. 3,000 of whom are “home-bound” and frail. We are currently seeking a Personal Support Worker to fill a new position at our Adult Day Program. Terms: Part Time Permanent Location: 705 Progress Ave., Scarborough Pay range : $21 – $23 hourly (wage enhancement included) RESPONSIBILITIES: * Supervise and assist clients with activities of daily living (ie. walking, positioning, transfers, toileting, personal hygiene, eating and feeding) * Perform food preparation, table set up, and serving * Assist with delivery of activities of daily living, education, and recreation, with other team members based on clients’ cognitive and physical capabilities * Pick-up and drop-off clients from agency vehicles and/or Wheel-Trans at program site * Document and report clients’ daily progress as required * Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the program space and activity areas Requirements: * Graduated from a recognized Personal Support Worker Program or equivalent (e.g. RPN) or is an internationally-trained nurse * At least 1 year of experience in a community / facility setting working with seniors * Sensitivity to seniors with needs related to aging, physical and mental health * Able to perform client transfers and daily living activities; lift up to 50 lbs, bend, stretch, stand for extended period of time * Possess a caring attitude and excellent interpersonal skills * Flexibility to work shift hours, including Saturdays * Proficiency in English and a second language commonly used by our clients such as Cantonese/Mandarin, is an asset * Valid First Aid & CPR certificate, and Food Handlers’ certificate * Clear vulnerable sector check completed within one year Benefits: * RRSP match * Comprehensive Orientation Program * Training and Education Subsidy Application Deadline : October 31, 2026 Interested applicants can send email to hr@carefirstontario.ca [hr@carefirstontario.ca] Carefirst is an equal opportunity employer. We are also committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange a reasonable and appropriate accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Personal Support Worker will supervise and assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, transfers, and feeding. They are also responsible for food preparation, documenting client progress, and maintaining the cleanliness of the program space.

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from a recognized Personal Support Worker program or equivalent and possess at least one year of experience working with seniors. A valid First Aid, CPR, and Food Handlers' certificate are required, along with the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• RRSP match
• Comprehensive orientation program
• Training and education subsidy

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Personal support
• Patient care
• Food preparation
• Client supervision
• Documentation
• First aid
• CPR
• Interpersonal skills
• Physical assistance
• Transfer techniques
• Hygiene assistance
• Recreation support
• Toileting
• Support Services
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Mental Health
• Cantonese Chinese
• Mandarin Chinese
• Cleanliness
• English Language
• Food Preparation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Registered Practical Nurse

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Personal Support Worker
• Caregiver / Personal Care Aide
• Companions and Valets
• Personal Care Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides

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