Personal Support Worker

Job summary

Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities while ensuring the safety and dignity of older adults. Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with the care team regarding client well-being.

Job details

We’re Hiring! PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER (PSW) PART-TIME 15 HOURS PER WEEK Assisted Living Program – Richmond Hill 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 8 hour shift and alternate weekends MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY CHATS is seeking a compassionate and reliable Personal Support Worker (PSW) to join our Assisted Living team in Richmond Hill. In this rewarding role, you will support older adults in maintaining their independence, dignity, and quality of life while living safely in the community. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and building meaningful relationships with seniors, we encourage you to apply. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living and safety needs * Observe and report changes in clients' physical, emotional, or cognitive well-being * Maintain accurate documentation and communication with the care team * Promote independence while ensuring client comfort and dignity * Travel within the community to provide care and support services QUALIFICATIONS * Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate required * Current First Aid and CPR certification required * Valid Ontario Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle required * Experience supporting seniors in a community or healthcare setting preferred * Strong verbal and written communication skills in English * Ability to work independently and as part of a team PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Additional language(s) are considered an asset * Fluency in English and French is considered an asset * Experience working in Assisted Living or community-based care WHY JOIN CHATS? * Meaningful work supporting seniors in your community * Collaborative and supportive team environment * Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities * Organization committed to person-centered care and inclusion OUR COMMITMENT TO FAIR HIRING At CHATS, people are at the center of our recruitment process. While we may use Artificial Intelligence tools for taking and summarizing interview notes, all applications and interviews are personally reviewed by our hiring team to make the hiring decision. Our commitment is to use technology responsibly, while ensuring fairness, transparency, and respect at ever stage of the process. CHATS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request.

What you’ll do

Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities while ensuring the safety and dignity of older adults. Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with the care team regarding client well-being.

Requirements

Requires a Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate, current First Aid and CPR certification, and a valid Ontario driver's license with access to a vehicle. Candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Meaningful work • Collaborative team environment • Ongoing learning • Professional development opportunities

Listed skills

• safety monitoring · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• client advocacy · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Personal care
• Activities of daily living
• Safety monitoring
• Documentation
• Communication
• Client advocacy
• First aid
• CPR
• Driving
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Observation skills
• Support Services
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Compassion
• Artificial Intelligence
• Assisted Living
• English Language
• Personal Care
• Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)

Job areas

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