Personal Support Worker (PSW) – Autism Support (Casual)

Location: Bradford, ON Company: Just Like Family Home Care (Newmarket, Aurora, & Bradford) About Us Just Like Family Home Care is a Certified Social Enterprise, meaning we put people before profits. We are proud to provide compassionate, relationship-focused care, supporting individuals and families with dignity, respect, and genuine connection. Position Overview We are seeking a reliable and compassionate Personal Support Worker (PSW) with experience supporting children with autism. This role focuses on a daily transition period, supporting a child from their school bus to their day camp program, ensuring a safe, calm, and positive experience. This is an urgent position and we are looking to hire as soon as possible. Key Responsibilities Meet the child at their designated bus drop-off location Safely support and supervise transition to day camp Provide emotional reassurance and structure during transitions Use autism-informed strategies to reduce anxiety and support routine Maintain clear communication with the family and care team Schedule Weekday shifts (short, consistent daily schedule) Timing based on bus drop-off and camp start time Additional hours may be available if the caregiver is a strong fit with the client and family. Requirements (Must-Have) Valid PSW certification (or equivalent relevant experience) Proven experience working with children with autism Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle Vulnerable Sector Check (completed within the last 6 months) Valid First Aid & CPR certification Up-to-date immunization records, including: Negative TB test Diphtheria & Tetanus MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Varicella / Zoster Hepatitis B Optional: Flu & COVID-19 vaccinations WHMIS certification Can be completed after hiring if not currently obtained Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting behavioural needs and transitions Familiarity with ABA or other autism support strategies Experience in home care, community care, or school environments Why Join Just Like Family Work with a purpose-driven organization that reinvests into communities Supportive, people-first team culture Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with families Potential for additional hours and long-term opportunities Remuneration: $20-$25 /HR Application Process: Please click the “Apply Now” button and upload a professional résumé/CV. Kindly ensure you include professional, traceable references with both their phone numbers and email addresses. Only applications that include professional references will be considered. Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The posting will remain open until all positions are filled.

The Personal Support Worker will be responsible for meeting a child at their designated bus drop-off location and safely supervising their transition into a day camp program. This involves providing emotional reassurance and utilizing autism-informed strategies to ensure a calm and positive experience during the daily transition period.

Candidates must possess valid PSW certification or equivalent relevant experience, along with proven experience supporting children with autism. Essential requirements also include a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle access, a recent Vulnerable Sector Check, and valid First Aid & CPR certification.

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• Personal Support Worker
• Autism Support
• Compassion
• Reliability
• Child Supervision
• Emotional Reassurance
• Autism-Informed Strategies
• Communication
• First Aid
• CPR
• Driver's License
• Vehicle Access
• Behavioral Support
• ABA Familiarity

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Education
• Security & Safety

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week