Personal Support Worker

Hamilton, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

$19–$22 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Personal Support Worker provides in-home personal care and daily living assistance to help clients maintain safety, comfort, and independence. Responsibilities include supporting mobility, monitoring health conditions, and performing light housekeeping tasks according to care plans.

Job details

Our employer partner is a Home Healthcare Company and currently looking to add an experienced Personal Support Worker to their team! Job Overview: The Personal Support Worker provides in-home personal care and daily living assistance to clients, helping them maintain safety, comfort, and independence. The role includes supporting mobility, monitoring and reporting changes in clients’ conditions, and performing light housekeeping according to individual care plans. Key Responsibilities: * Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities in clients’ homes. * Support clients with mobility, transfers, and light exercises as needed. * Observe, document, and report changes in clients’ health or condition to the appropriate supervisor. * Follow individualized care plans and maintain clients’ safety, dignity, comfort, and independence. * Perform light housekeeping tasks as outlined in client care plans. * Communicate effectively with clients, families, and healthcare team members. * Follow established care procedures and workplace safety guidelines. * Travel between clients’ homes to provide scheduled care services. Qualifications: * A Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate or an accepted equivalent qualification. * A clear criminal record check with Vulnerable Sector Screening completed within the past 12 months. * Proof of a negative TB test within the past 12 months and an up-to-date immunization record. * A valid driver’s licence, personal vehicle, and car insurance. * Availability to work every other weekend and flexible shifts between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. * Strong verbal and written English communication skills; additional languages are an asset. * Good organizational, reliability, and interpersonal skills. * Ability to safely lift up to 35 lbs. (16 kg). * Ability to travel between clients’ homes and work independently while following care plans and safety procedures. Jumpstart works with employer partners on an ongoing basis to recruit for roles like this one. As a result, we accept applications on a rolling basis and may continue considering candidates as opportunities arise. We encourage interested applicants to apply early. We thank all applicants interested in this opportunity; however, please note that only selected candidates will be contacted regarding next steps. Recruitment Transparency & Compliance Statement Jumpstart Refugee Talent advertises Ontario-based employment opportunities in alignment with the Employment Standards Act (ESA) job posting requirements effective January 1, 2026. As a third-party sourcing organization, Jumpstart reviews publicly advertised postings to support compliance with applicable requirements, including: * Review of compensation disclosures * Prohibition on “Canadian experience” requirements * Disclosure of artificial intelligence use (where applicable) * Maintenance of posting records for compliance purposes * Procedures to identify and address potentially fraudulent or misleading job postings Jumpstart does not conduct hiring or make employment decisions. Employers remain responsible for final recruitment processes and employment determinations.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate or equivalent and possess a valid driver's licence with a personal vehicle. Applicants are required to have a clear criminal record check, a negative TB test, and the ability to lift up to 35 lbs.