Greater Toronto Area On Peer support worker Jobs – 53 Openings This Week

Personal Support Worker - Toronto Downtown
VHA Home HealthCare —Toronto, ON
- $22.42–$25.17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
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Personal Support Worker - North York
VHA Home HealthCare —Toronto, ON
- $22.42–$25.17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
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Personal Support Worker - Scarborough
VHA Home HealthCare —Scarborough, ON
- $22.42–$25.17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
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Personal Support Worker - Durham
VHA Home HealthCare —Toronto, ON
- $22.42–$25.17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
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Counsellor, Family Connections
Associated Youth Services of Peel —Mississauga, ON
- $67,447–$76,811 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's
- Social Work
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Personal Support Workers (PSW) VS060326 (VHA)
The Career Foundation —Toronto, ON
- $22.42–$25.17 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Caregiving
- English
- Employee assistance program
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Personal Support Worker (PSW) - New Grads Welcome
Integracare Inc. —Toronto, ON
- $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
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Shelter Worker, FT
Dixon Hall —Toronto, ON
- $26.51 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
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Case Worker – Harm Reduction
YWCA Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $33.78 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's
- Social Work
- COVID-19 protective measures
- Designated paid holidays
5h
Peer Support Coordinator
Jean Tweed Centre —Etobicoke, ON
- $60,000–$65,000 a year
- Contract
- Communication skills
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Behaviour Support Worker- North York
VHA Home HealthCare —Toronto, ON
- $25.03–$28.91 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Social Work
- Employee assistance program
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Senior Fitness Program Worker (Fitness, Health & Wellness)
Access Alliance —Toronto, ON
- $54,360–$65,496 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- English
- Wellness program
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8h
Masters of Social Work - Student Placement
Services and Housing In the Province —Mississauga, ON
- Master's degree
- Social Work
- Communication skills
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Home Support Worker- Toronto
VHA Home HealthCare —Toronto, ON
- $17.82–$20.41 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Employee assistance program
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Live In Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Toronto
Eldercare Home Health Inc. —Toronto, ON
- $250 a day
- Part-time
Social Worker
Age-Wise Solutions Inc. —Toronto, ON
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Case management
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Community Ambassadors
Unison Health and Community Services —Toronto, ON
- $23.81 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Communication skills
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7h
Community Ambassador
Unison Health and Community Services —Toronto, ON
- $23.81 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Communication skills
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7h
Mental Health and Harm Reduction Worker
Kennedy House —East York, ON
- $53,120 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor's
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Community Child Worker
Child Development Institute —Toronto, ON
- $69,083 a year
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Classroom experience
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
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Personal Support Worker - Toronto Downtown

VHA Home HealthCare -
Toronto, ON

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Job details

Full-time
$22.42–$25.17 an hour
1 day ago

Qualifications

CPR Certification
English
First Aid Certification

Full job description

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.”

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Pay Range

$22.42 - $25.17 (placement on salary range as per Collective Agreement)

Our PSWs are responsible for providing assistance with personal care, socialization, and emotional support, as well as other related health services to diverse client groups (includes adults and children) to maintain the activities of daily living in the home. Support activities are performed in such a manner as to encourage independence of the client and the prevention or delay of institutionalization. Responsible for monitoring and reporting changes in client behaviour and condition. In order to promote the client's self-determination and control, personal support workers follow, whenever possible, the client's directions and preferences. All activities are conducted within the client care/service plan and policies, procedures and standards of confidentiality of VHA. #INVHAPS

Key Areas of Accountability

VHA's Personal Support Workers (PSWs) help clients live more comfortably, safely and as independently as possible. Their skilled, compassionate support can also be a great assistance to family caregivers looking for a much needed break. Personal support workers assist our clients with, but not limited to:

Activities of daily living such as grooming, dressing and bathing
Meal planning and preparation
Mobility and transfers
Light household duties such as cleaning, laundry and washing dishes
Provision of special functions that have been taught, with respect to the client by a regulated health professional.
Reporting changes in client behaviour and condition

Required Qualifications:

PSW certification from an approved and recognized educational institution
RN/RPN/DSW/HCA/Personal Attendant certification
RN or RPN students with a minimum successful completion of 1 year
Internationally trained Nurse, Midwife or Physicians
Graduates of a paramedic program
Ability to read, write, and speak English (equivalent to grade 10 level)
Must be available to work on the weekends or rotational weekends
Ability to travel between assignments within designated areas of work
Demonstrated commitment to client and family-centered care
Willingness to work with a diverse client base including clients who are elderly, physically challenged and with mental health conditions
Demonstrated ability to recognize safety concerns, communicate effectively using a computer and/or mobile device
Requires good judgement, the ability to work independently, and work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team
Immunization for measles, rubella, and varicella, and prophylaxis immunization of Hepatitis B is strongly urged. Must be screened for tuberculosis where required (i.e. long-term care facility).
Current CPR and First Aid certification is a definite asset
Ability to speak a second language is a definite asset.
Registered and in good standing with Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) will be an asset.

What makes VHA’s compensation unique?

Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
Compensation for education and professional development
VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career
Mentorship and peer support
Career development opportunities
Employee and family assistance program
Wellness resources
Perks & discounts
Staff & service provider events

Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.

How to Apply?

Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.

Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We’ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.

In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care.

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Personal Support Worker (PSW) - New Grads Welcome

Shelter Worker, FT

Case Worker – Harm Reduction

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Behaviour Support Worker- North York

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Masters of Social Work - Student Placement

Home Support Worker- Toronto

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