Personal Care Specialist RS (CAS)
Top Benefits
About the role
POSITION TITLE
Personal Care Specialist
SHIFT TYPE
Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays
DEPT/PROGRAM
Rehabilitation Services
JOB CLASS
Hairdresser
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Casual
RATE OF PAY
$31.73 - $33.25 per hour
WORK SCHEDULE
As needed
EMPLOYEE GROUP
OPSEU
POSTING TYPE
NEW Vacancy
Open
POSTING DATE
May 7th, 2026
HYBRID ELIGIBLE
No
OPEN POSITIONS
1
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.
The Manager of Rehabilitation Services is currently seeking a casual Personal Care Specialist. The purpose of the position is to provide a range of therapeutic hairstyling /hygiene services for all patients/clients, promoting and teaching the importance of self-awareness, self-care and its positive impact on maintaining wellness.
For information about funding incentives for nurses, our enhanced employee referral program, housing, orientation and other employment-related information please follow this link to our employment web page. https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-team
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Provide certified professional hairstyling and basic esthetic care.
- Maintain a positive & therapeutic relationship when teaching patients/clients hygiene & grooming techniques in relation to such topics as manicures and shampooing.
- Develop, facilitate and collaborate with other disciplines in the delivery of programs.
- Consult/collaborate with program staff regarding client services
- Continually monitor emotional behavior, physical (appearance) and report on issues and/or progress to the inter-professional team.
- Supervise, instruct & evaluate client assistants. Assist consumers to develop practical skills in hairdressing, in preparation for a community job placement as required, & support to gain employment skills.
- Promote and maintain high standards of safety and quality of care by adhering to Waypoint policies and procedures, hairstyling practices, and maintaining/utilizing equipment appropriately.
- Ensure a secure and safe environment by maintaining tool counts of all identified sharps, maintaining awareness of all locked areas, and reporting accidents and incidents as per Policies and Procedures.
- Contribute to team including involvement in program development, program planning, promotion and evaluation of satisfaction levels of patients/clients, significant others and clinical staff. .
- Maintain all documentation per service and hospital standards, including budget for and manage the purchase of related supplies & tools.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensed Hairstylist with the Ontario College of Trades is required.
- Preference will be given to those with relevant mental health legislation and Hospital guidelines and polices knowledge.
- Preference will be given to those with Basic knowledge of psychiatric illness and psychosocial rehabilitation approaches to provide therapeutic hairdressing/hygiene services
- Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
- Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Proven written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to adapt readily to change and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
- Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation)
- Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Includes 6% in lieu of vacation to start and 14% in lieu of benefits OR 10% if enrolling in HOOPP
- Eligible to participate in the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
HOW DO I APPLY?
Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypointby close of business (4:00 pm)on May 17th, 2026 quoting job WC26-100. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified. Waypoint does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.
Not the right fit? Search for Personal Care Specialist RS jobs in Penetanguishene, ON
About Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
Located 150 km from Toronto on the shores of Georgian Bay in historical Penetanguishene, Waypoint is a 301-bed specialty mental health hospital providing an extensive range of acute and longer-term psychiatric inpatient as well as outpatient services.
Waypoint is proud to be an official University of Toronto teaching hospital and academic research centre and has additional academic partnerships with 40 other post secondary institutions, hospitals and organizations.
As the region's only specialty mental health hospital with the province's only maximum secure forensic mental health programs, researchers, clinicians and health care professionals collaborate within our innovative and transforming environment.
Our new campus expansion that includes 200 forensic mental health beds, a new main entrance, auditorium and classrooms, research centre and educational offices, pool and gymnasium opened in May 2014.
The Midland/ Penetanguishene area boasts four-season lifestyle opportunities ranging from outdoor recreation to cultural activities, and combining a small town feel with easy access to many urban amenities.
Similar Jobs
Personal Care Specialist RS (CAS)
Top Benefits
About the role
POSITION TITLE
Personal Care Specialist
SHIFT TYPE
Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays
DEPT/PROGRAM
Rehabilitation Services
JOB CLASS
Hairdresser
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Casual
RATE OF PAY
$31.73 - $33.25 per hour
WORK SCHEDULE
As needed
EMPLOYEE GROUP
OPSEU
POSTING TYPE
NEW Vacancy
Open
POSTING DATE
May 7th, 2026
HYBRID ELIGIBLE
No
OPEN POSITIONS
1
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.
The Manager of Rehabilitation Services is currently seeking a casual Personal Care Specialist. The purpose of the position is to provide a range of therapeutic hairstyling /hygiene services for all patients/clients, promoting and teaching the importance of self-awareness, self-care and its positive impact on maintaining wellness.
For information about funding incentives for nurses, our enhanced employee referral program, housing, orientation and other employment-related information please follow this link to our employment web page. https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-team
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Provide certified professional hairstyling and basic esthetic care.
- Maintain a positive & therapeutic relationship when teaching patients/clients hygiene & grooming techniques in relation to such topics as manicures and shampooing.
- Develop, facilitate and collaborate with other disciplines in the delivery of programs.
- Consult/collaborate with program staff regarding client services
- Continually monitor emotional behavior, physical (appearance) and report on issues and/or progress to the inter-professional team.
- Supervise, instruct & evaluate client assistants. Assist consumers to develop practical skills in hairdressing, in preparation for a community job placement as required, & support to gain employment skills.
- Promote and maintain high standards of safety and quality of care by adhering to Waypoint policies and procedures, hairstyling practices, and maintaining/utilizing equipment appropriately.
- Ensure a secure and safe environment by maintaining tool counts of all identified sharps, maintaining awareness of all locked areas, and reporting accidents and incidents as per Policies and Procedures.
- Contribute to team including involvement in program development, program planning, promotion and evaluation of satisfaction levels of patients/clients, significant others and clinical staff. .
- Maintain all documentation per service and hospital standards, including budget for and manage the purchase of related supplies & tools.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensed Hairstylist with the Ontario College of Trades is required.
- Preference will be given to those with relevant mental health legislation and Hospital guidelines and polices knowledge.
- Preference will be given to those with Basic knowledge of psychiatric illness and psychosocial rehabilitation approaches to provide therapeutic hairdressing/hygiene services
- Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
- Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Proven written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to adapt readily to change and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
- Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation)
- Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Includes 6% in lieu of vacation to start and 14% in lieu of benefits OR 10% if enrolling in HOOPP
- Eligible to participate in the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
HOW DO I APPLY?
Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypointby close of business (4:00 pm)on May 17th, 2026 quoting job WC26-100. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified. Waypoint does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.
Not the right fit? Search for Personal Care Specialist RS jobs in Penetanguishene, ON
About Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
Located 150 km from Toronto on the shores of Georgian Bay in historical Penetanguishene, Waypoint is a 301-bed specialty mental health hospital providing an extensive range of acute and longer-term psychiatric inpatient as well as outpatient services.
Waypoint is proud to be an official University of Toronto teaching hospital and academic research centre and has additional academic partnerships with 40 other post secondary institutions, hospitals and organizations.
As the region's only specialty mental health hospital with the province's only maximum secure forensic mental health programs, researchers, clinicians and health care professionals collaborate within our innovative and transforming environment.
Our new campus expansion that includes 200 forensic mental health beds, a new main entrance, auditorium and classrooms, research centre and educational offices, pool and gymnasium opened in May 2014.
The Midland/ Penetanguishene area boasts four-season lifestyle opportunities ranging from outdoor recreation to cultural activities, and combining a small town feel with easy access to many urban amenities.