Job Title: Personal Support Worker – Home Support Employer: Rubinoff Family Location: On site - Whitby, ON L1N 3M3 Job Type: Full time permanent Start Date: As soon as possible Number of Vacancies: 1 NOC Code: 44101 Work Schedule: May include night, weekend, shift, early morning, and flexibility based on client needs. Job Description A compassionate and patient Personal Support Worker is needed to assist an elderly individual with a disability in their private residence. The ideal candidate will provide personal care and companionship that supports the client's independence, comfort, and overall well-being. It offers flexibility as either a live-in or live-out arrangement, based on the candidate’s preference. For live-in, the employer will provide free accommodation that meets provincial standards and does not constitute a condition of employment. Applicants must be available to work flexible hours, including weekends, night shifts, early mornings, rotating schedules, and on-call assignments as required. Main Duties • Provide personal care and companionship. • Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and hygiene. • Assist with ambulation, transfers, and safe mobility within and outside the home. • Plan and prepare nutritious meals, including those meeting special dietary requirements. • Assist with medication reminders and routine health-related tasks as directed. • Perform light housekeeping duties, including dishwashing, vacuuming, and bed-making. • Monitor and report changes in the client's health or behavior. • Provide assistance with repositioning and mobility to prevent bedsores. • Provide round-the-clock care in shifts, in collaboration with other personal support workers. Employment Requirements • High school or completion of post-secondary education is an asset. • Personal Support Worker certificate or equivalent training preferred. • First Aid and CPR certification required. • Prior experience caring for seniors or persons with disabilities is strongly preferred. • Must be compassionate, dependable, and respectful of client privacy. • Must be able to communicate in English. Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities • Non-smoking home environment • Repetitive tasks • Physically demanding (e.g., assisting with transfers) Personal Suitability • Punctuality • Dependability • Flexibility • Team Player • Patience Work Setting • Private home setting • Client is an elderly individual with a disability • Option for live-in or live-out arrangement Salary • $20.75 per hour • 30-40 hours per week Benefits: All mandatory employment benefits as required by federal and Ontario provincial legislation ie. Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan contributions, vacation pay, public holiday entitlements, and job-protected statutory leaves. No additional discretionary or non-statutory benefits are being provided. How to Apply Email your resume to: rubinofffamily2025@gmail.com Subject line: Application – Personal Support Worker – Home Support Include a cover letter about your relevant experience and training. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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