Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker

Job Summary

The Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker role at RecAbility is a specialized “Functional & Respiratory Support” position in Toronto. This role requires the “wit” to master technical medical equipment and the “grit” to provide consistent, hands-on support for an adult wheelchair user. You are a “Mobility & Health Partner,” ensuring that a physical disability does not hinder a high quality of life through proactive assistance and specialized respiratory monitoring.

Job Details

• Employer: RecAbility.

• Location: Toronto, ON (In-person).

• Status: Part-time, Casual, or Seasonal (Contractor options).

• Salary: $22.00 – $24.00 per hour.

• Training: Full training provided for respiratory device setup.

• Core Focus: Adult wheelchair user support and rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities: The “Functional Independence” Cycle

You provide the physical and technical bridge that allows the client to navigate their daily routine safely.

• Respiratory Management: Set up and monitor specialized respiratory devices; you will be the first line of defense in ensuring oxygenation and airway clearance (training included).

• Rehabilitation Support: Assist with ongoing physical therapy and rehabilitation routines to maintain muscle tone and joint mobility.

• Mobility Assistance: Support the client with functional tasks and transfers, ensuring safe movement for a full-time wheelchair user.

• Environment Optimization: Maintain a highly organized, “barrier-free” home environment to ensure the client’s safety and comfort.

• Respectful Communication: Act as a proactive communicator, anticipating needs before they become urgent and supporting the client’s daily autonomy.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• The “Attentive Caretaker”: Someone who is highly observant and proactive, capable of noticing subtle changes in a client’s respiratory or physical state.

• Interpersonal Wit: Excellent communication skills, likely honed in customer service, hospitality, or previous caregiving roles.

• Technical Grit: The ability to follow complex medical instructions carefully and remain calm while operating life-support equipment.

• Task-Oriented Mindset: Thrives in an environment where specific, hands-on duties are the priority.

Technical Insights: Respiratory & Mobility Support

Supporting a wheelchair user with respiratory needs involves specific technical competencies.

• Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV): You may assist with devices like CPAP or BiPAP machines. Understanding how to ensure a proper mask seal is vital for effective therapy.

• Airway Clearance Techniques: You might be trained in using a Cough Assist machine or performing manual chest physiotherapy to help clear lung secretions.

• Wheelchair Ergonomics & Pressure Relief: For a full-time user, “Pressure Mapping” is key. You will assist the client in shifting weight every 15–30 minutes to prevent skin breakdown.

• Transfer Safety: Mastering “Low-Pivot” or “Slide Board” transfers. These techniques minimize the risk of falls during transitions between the wheelchair, bed, or shower.

Why Choose RecAbility?

This role offers a unique blend of technical healthcare training and meaningful personal impact.

• Paid Technical Training: Gain “Respiratory Device” skills that are highly valuable in the broader healthcare and nursing sectors.

• Competitive Compensation: A starting rate of $22–$24/hour reflects the specialized, task-oriented nature of the support required.

• Healthcare Experience: This is an ideal role for those looking to build a resume in Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, or Kinesiology.

• Direct Impact: Unlike institutional work, you see the immediate result of your support in the client’s daily independence and comfort.

Job Description

Do you believe that technology and compassion are the keys to independence? RecAbility is seeking a Personal Care Assistant. We aren’t looking for a “helper”; we are looking for a detail-oriented professional who has the “grit” to manage a respiratory routine and the “wit” to anticipate the needs of a wheelchair user in a fast-paced environment. If you are a dependable communicator in Toronto, you belong on our team.

In this role, you are a “Functional Support Specialist.” You understand that your attention to detail—especially regarding medical equipment—is what keeps our client safe. Your goal is to provide “Excellence in Disability Support,” ensuring every rehabilitation exercise and daily task is handled with care. We look for “Proactive” individuals who are empathetic, reliable, and ready to make a direct impact.

Joining RecAbility means joining a supportive environment where your growth is a priority. We offer the technical training you seek and the meaningful work you deserve. If you are a care professional with a commitment to “Precision and Empathy,” we invite you to apply and help us support our client’s daily life today.

RecAbility Inc.

Company & Location

RecAbility Inc. is an award-winning Canadian startup headquartered in Toronto, ON, primarily operating out of the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) ecosystem, including the Ted Rogers School of Management and the Social Ventures Zone. Founded in 2024 by Swaraj Bhowmick, the company serves as a pioneering “impact through innovation” hub. RecAbility is dedicated to solving a significant gap in the sports and recreation market by designing and testing accessible products—such as specialized ball throwers and retrieval systems—that enable people with limited-strength disabilities and the aging population to actively participate in physical activities.

Culture

The culture at RecAbility is defined by Optimism, Inclusion, and Lived Experience. As a venture founded by an entrepreneur with muscular dystrophy, the organization operates under the guiding principle: “We don’t see problems, we see opportunities.” The workplace is a high-energy, “tech-for-good” environment that values innovation and user-centric design. In its Toronto-based operations, the team fosters a collaborative atmosphere where engineering, marketing, and rehabilitation expertise converge. The culture emphasizes Empowerment and Happiness, striving to ensure that the benefits of sports and recreation are accessible to everyone, regardless of their physical ability level.