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personal support worker – nursing care

Provide comprehensive personal care, hygiene assistance, and companionship to patients in home care and nursing home settings. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with mobility, and performing light housekeeping duties.

  • On-site
  • Toronto, ON
  • Posted Sep 10, 2026
  • Apply by Oct 10, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

Overview Languages English Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Home care and visiting care agency Various locations Willing to relocate Nursing home/home for the aged Responsibilities Tasks Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort Perform other duties related to personal care Supply and empty bed pans Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse Serve meal trays and feed patients Weigh, lift, turn and position patients Make beds and maintain patients' rooms Maintain inventory of supplies Bathe, dress and groom patients Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher Administer first aid in emergency situations Provide personal care Provide companionship Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties Launder clothing and household linens Administer bedside and personal care Feed or assist in feeding Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate Personal Support Worker Certificate Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Immunization records Vulnerable sector check Tuberculosis test Reference required Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits As per collective agreement Life insurance Pension plan Other Benefits Other benefits Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for youths Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

What you’ll do

Provide comprehensive personal care, hygiene assistance, and companionship to patients in home care and nursing home settings. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with mobility, and performing light housekeeping duties.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Personal Support Worker certificate along with First Aid and CPR certifications. A college diploma or equivalent experience is required, along with a clean criminal record and vulnerable sector check.

Benefits

• Health benefits • Dental plan • Health care plan • Vision care benefits • Life insurance • Pension plan

Listed skills

  • Clinical carePreferred
  • First AidPreferred
  • CPRPreferred
  • HousekeepingPreferred
  • Personal hygiene assistancePreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Patient care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • First aid
  • CPR
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient positioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Companion care
  • Meal assistance
  • Patient transport

Job areas

  • Healthcare
  • Social Services

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
0+ years
Apply by
Oct 10, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level