Website Qualicare, North York
Job Summary
The Personal Support Worker (PSW) role at Qualicare (North York) is a “Community-Focused” position serving the Yonge & Finch and Thornhill areas. This role requires the “wit” to adapt care plans for clients with specialized needs, including Dementia and Alzheimer’s, and the “grit” to maintain high standards of reliability and documentation. As a Great Place to Work® Certified employer, Qualicare offers a culture of “Camaraderie and Respect,” allowing you to select your own shifts while providing essential “Life-Quality” support to seniors in their own residences.
Job Details
Employer: Qualicare Homecare (North York Branch).
Location: Yonge & Finch / Thornhill, Toronto/York Region.
Status: Part-time (High flexibility; select your own shifts).
Work Culture: 91% employee approval rating; focus on “Fairness and Pride.”
Support: PPE provided, 24/7 Care Coordinator supervision, and referral bonuses.
Key Responsibilities: The “Individualized Care” Cycle
You act as the primary facilitator for the client’s daily routine, ensuring clinical safety and emotional well-being.
Dementia-Specific Support: Apply specialized experience to assist clients with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, maintaining a calm and structured environment.
Mobility & Ambulation: Assist with transporting and moving clients safely, both within the home and during community outings.
Nutritional Care: Manage meal preparation and assist with shopping and errands to ensure the client’s dietary needs are met.
Medication Compliance: Provide medication reminders to ensure the client adheres to their health regimen accurately.
Domestic Stewardship: Perform light housekeeping to keep the home environment organized, sanitary, and safe.
Professional Charting: Maintain accurate documentation and charting to ensure the care team is informed of the client’s status.
Candidate Profile & Qualifications
The “Experienced Professional”: Must have a PSW Certificate or equivalent (e.g., Foreign-trained Nurse or Nursing Student with 1+ year completed).
Memory Care Wit: Proven experience in Dementia/Alzheimer’s care is a key requirement for this specific territory.
Technical Grit: Current CPR/First Aid training, a clear Vulnerable Sector Screen, and a negative TB test/Chest X-ray.
Reliability: A “Reliable and Experienced” demeanor, with the digital literacy to use a mobile phone for scheduling and reporting.
Technical Insights: Advanced Home Care Standards
Working in a highly-rated environment like Qualicare requires a technical understanding of specialized senior care.
Dementia Behavioral Management: You will use “Gentle Persuasion” and “Redirection” techniques to help clients with memory loss navigate their daily tasks without distress.
Safe Transfer Mechanics: Proficiency in using “Body Mechanics” to prevent back injuries while assisting with ambulation, especially in residential hallways or during outings.
Care Plan Adherence: The ability to translate a clinical “Care Plan” into actionable steps, ensuring that every shift meets the client’s unique health goals.
Infection Control: Strict adherence to PPE protocols and sanitization to protect vulnerable seniors from seasonal or community-based illnesses.
Why Choose Qualicare in Yonge & Finch/Thornhill?
Qualicare is recognized for fostering a workplace where caregivers are treated as “Family.”
Total Schedule Control: “Select your own shifts”—this role offers the ultimate flexibility for those balancing education, family, or other professional commitments.
Hyper-Local Opportunities: Focus your work in the Yonge & Finch and Thornhill areas, reducing commute times and allowing you to become a familiar face in the community.
Continuing Education: Benefit from ongoing training programs that help you advance your skills in specialized areas like palliative or memory care.
Culture of Appreciation: Join a team where 9 out of 10 employees feel valued, respected, and supported by their leadership.
Job Description
Do you believe that caregiving is a professional calling that deserves respect? Qualicare Homecare is seeking a Reliable PSW for the Yonge & Finch and Thornhill areas. We aren’t looking for a “staffer”; we are looking for a memory care professional who has the “grit” to maintain detailed documentation and the “wit” to provide the compassionate companionship our clients deserve. If you are a certified PSW with dementia experience, you belong in our family.
In this role, you are a “Life Quality Specialist.” You understand that a clean home and a timely medication reminder are the pillars of a senior’s independence. Your goal is to provide “Excellence in North York Home Care,” ensuring every client is treated with dignity and pride. We look for “Compassionate” individuals who are organized, experienced, and ready to join an award-winning workplace culture.
Joining Qualicare means joining a team that prioritizes your professional growth and well-being. We offer the flexible hours you seek and the supportive environment you deserve. If you are a care professional with a commitment to “Respect and Credibility,” we invite you to apply and discover the Qualicare difference today.
Qualicare Home Care North York
is a specialized home care provider serving the North York and Greater Toronto communities. It distinguishes itself through a nurse-managed model, ensuring that every client’s care plan is designed and supervised by medical professionals rather than just administrative staff. The agency is positioned to handle everything from basic companionship to complex medical needs, acting as a bridge between hospital discharge and long-term home recovery.
Nurse-Managed 360° Care: Every care plan is overseen by a Nurse Manager who coordinates with doctors, pharmacists, and family members to ensure holistic support.
Specialized Medical Support: Offers expert assistance for complex conditions, including Alzheimer’s, dementia, ALS, and Parkinson’s, as well as palliative and end-of-life care.
Hospital-to-Home Transition: Provides dedicated support during the critical period following a hospital stay to prevent readmission and ensure a safe recovery.
Family Advocacy: Beyond direct patient care, the team acts as an advocate for the family, helping navigate the healthcare system and providing much-needed respite for family caregivers.
To apply for this job please visit qualicare.com.