Personal Support Worker (Adult Day Program)

Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association is a non-profit charitable community services agency established since 1976. Our spectrum of services has grown from the delivery of Chinese meals-on-wheels service to a full range of community support services, covering the whole Greater Toronto Area. With a staff of 550 members (including full-time and part-time staff) and the help of a pool of 850 active volunteers, we serve over 15,000 clients a year, including seniors, adults, youth with physical, social, emotional and health challenges. 3,000 of whom are "home-bound" and frail. We are currently seeking a Personal Support Worker to fill a new position at our Adult Day Program. Terms: Full Time Contract (1- year) Location : 420 Hwy 7 E, Richmond Hill Pay range : $21 - $23 hourly (wage enhancement included) Responsibilities: * Supervise and assist clients with activities of daily living (ie. walking, positioning, transfers, toileting, personal hygiene, eating and feeding) * Perform food preparation, table set up, and serving * Assist with delivery of activities of daily living, education, and recreation, with other team members based on clients’ cognitive and physical capabilities * Pick-up and drop-off clients from agency vehicles and/or Wheel-Trans at program site * Document and report clients’ daily progress as required * Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the program space and activity areas Requirements: * Graduated from a recognized Personal Support Worker Program or equivalent (e.g. RPN) or is an internationally-trained nurse * At least 1 year of experience in a community / facility setting working with seniors * Sensitivity to seniors with needs related to aging, physical and mental health * Able to perform client transfers and daily living activities; lift up to 50 lbs, bend, stretch, stand for extended period of time * Possess a caring attitude and excellent interpersonal skills * Flexibility to work shift hours, including Saturdays * Proficiency in English and a second language commonly used by our clients such as Cantonese/Mandarin, is an asset * Valid First Aid & CPR certificate, and Food Handlers’ certificate * Clear vulnerable sector check completed within one year Benefits: * Comprehensive Orientation Program Application Deadline : July 31, 2026 Interested applicants may apply through Carefirst’s careers page, Indeed, or by emailing [email protected] [[email protected]] Carefirst is an equal opportunity employer. We are also committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange a reasonable and appropriate accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Supervise and assist clients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, feeding, and mobility. Responsible for food preparation, documenting client progress, and transporting clients to and from the program site.

Must be a graduate of a recognized Personal Support Worker program or an internationally-trained nurse with at least one year of experience working with seniors. Requires valid First Aid, CPR, and Food Handlers' certificates, along with a clear vulnerable sector check.

• Comprehensive Orientation Program

• Premiers soinsSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Activities Of Daily Living
• Patient Transfers
• Personal Hygiene Care
• Food Preparation
• Client Documentation
• Interpersonal Skills
• Patient Supervision
• First Aid
• CPR
• Multilingual Communication

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine