Website Qualicare, North York
Job Summary
The Personal Support Worker (PSW) role at Qualicare (North York) is a “Relationship-Focused” healthcare position based in Toronto. This role requires the “wit” to manage complex care plans for clients with medical illnesses and the “grit” to provide high-standard personal support during shifts ranging from 4 to 12 hours. As part of a Great Place to Work® Certified team, you will enjoy a culture of “Camaraderie and Respect,” reporting to a Care Coordinator to deliver essential daily services in the comfort of a client’s home.
Job Details
Employer: Qualicare Homecare (North York Branch).
Location: Toronto, ON.
Status: Part-time (High flexibility; select your own shifts).
Salary: Competitive Wages (with referral bonuses).
Certification: PSW Certificate or equivalent (Nursing student 1+ year or foreign-trained nurse).
Work Culture: 91% employee approval rating; Great Place to Work® Certified.
Key Responsibilities: The “Continuity of Care” Cycle
You are the primary anchor for the client’s daily independence, providing both clinical monitoring and lifestyle support.
AM/PM Care Routines: Assist with the critical transitions of the day, including waking, dressing, grooming, and preparing for bed.
Mobility & Ambulation: Support the safe movement and transport of clients, ensuring they can navigate their homes and communities safely.
Medication & Health: Provide medication reminders and follow a specific care plan to maintain the client’s health stability.
Domestic & Social Support: Manage meal preparation, light housekeeping, shopping, and errands, while providing meaningful companionship.
Clinical Documentation: Maintain accurate charting to ensure the entire care team—and the client’s family—are aligned on their current status.
Candidate Profile & Qualifications
The “Reliable Professional”: Someone who demonstrates a strong sense of pride and credibility in their work, essential for a high-trust home care setting.
Interpersonal Wit: The ability to build “Close Relationships” with clients dealing with age-related complications or medical illnesses.
Technical Grit: Possesses current CPR/First Aid training, a negative TB test, and a clear Vulnerable Sector Screen.
Digital Readiness: Must have a mobile phone and internet access for scheduling shifts and submitting real-time documentation.
Technical Insights: Home-Based Clinical Support
Working for a certified “Great Place to Work” means utilizing professional standards to ensure client safety.
Care Plan Adherence: You must be able to translate a clinical “Care Plan” into daily actions, noticing subtle changes in a client’s health that require immediate reporting.
Safe Transfer Mechanics: Proficiency in “Manual Handling”—using proper ergonomics to assist with ambulation and transfers to protect both the client and yourself from injury.
Infection Control: Utilizing the provided PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and following strict sanitization protocols to prevent the spread of illness in a residential setting.
Dignity-First Hygiene: Providing personal care (bathing/toileting) with a focus on “Privacy and Autonomy,” ensuring the client feels respected during their most vulnerable moments.
Why Choose Qualicare North York?
Qualicare is recognized for fostering a workplace where employees feel “Valued and Supported.”
True Flexibility: With shifts ranging from 4 to 12 hours, you can customize a work schedule that perfectly fits your lifestyle or educational goals.
Continuing Education: Take advantage of ongoing training programs to keep your skills sharp and your certifications current.
Team Recognition: Join a culture built on “Fairness and Leadership,” where your unique efforts are recognized through bonuses and a supportive management team.
Relationship Building: Unlike short, transactional visits, Qualicare encourages ongoing shifts so you can build deep, meaningful bonds with your clients.
Job Description
Do you believe that the best care is built on a foundation of respect and camaraderie? Qualicare Homecare is seeking Personal Support Workers in North York. We aren’t looking for a “staffer”; we are looking for a compassionate professional who has the “grit” to manage a 12-hour shift and the “wit” to make a real difference in the lives of those with medical illnesses. If you are a certified PSW or a nursing student, you belong in our family.
In this role, you are a “Life Quality Specialist.” You understand that a medication reminder is just as important as a clean home and a warm conversation. Your goal is to provide “Excellence in Home-Based Support,” ensuring our clients age with dignity and joy. We look for “Reliable” individuals who are organized, caring, and ready to join an award-winning workplace culture.
Joining Qualicare means joining a team that prioritizes your well-being. We offer the professional flexibility you seek and the appreciative environment you deserve. If you are a care professional with a commitment to “Respect and Continuing Education,” we invite you to apply and discover the difference at Qualicare Homecare today.
Qualicare — North York
Company & Location
Qualicare North York is a foundational branch of the Qualicare network, with its clinical operations based at 3910 Bathurst St, Suite 404, Toronto, ON. While it shares an administrative connection to the corporate office at 2 St. Clair Ave West, this specific location serves as the primary service hub for the North York, Don Mills, and Leaside communities. It provides a comprehensive range of nurse-managed home care services, specializing in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, complex medical support, and “hospital-to-home” transitions. The office is strategically positioned to collaborate with local healthcare facilities, ensuring that families in the northern GTA have access to 24/7 personalized care and professional advocacy.
Culture
The culture at Qualicare North York is defined by a “360° Approach” to care—a philosophy born from the founders’ personal experience navigating the complexities of ALS. This creates a high-empathy, clinical environment where every care plan is overseen by a Registered Nurse Care Expert. The workplace values being “Transparent, Honest & Respectful” and encourages staff to go “Beyond the Usual” to support the entire family unit, not just the patient. Employees operate in a bilingual and inclusive setting—supporting languages such as Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Punjabi, and Tagalog—that emphasizes “finding the joy in little moments.” This results in a mission-driven, award-winning atmosphere recognized as a “Great Place to Work” for its commitment to mental wellness and quality of life for both its clients and its professional caregivers.
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