Personal Support Worker_Relief (Ongoing & Future Hiring

Title of Job:
Personal Support Worker Vacancies:
Multiple Date:
March 1, 2026 Closing Date:
Ongoing / Future hiring

Location:

Aurora / Barrie / Bradford / King City / Newmarket / North York / Orillia / Penetanguishene / Stouffville / Toronto / York, ON Compensation: $25.85/hr Work Type:
Onsite Job :  Existing or New Positions:
Existing & New

Who We Are:

LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complex issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness.

Serving 19,534 annually and providing 1,839 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind.

LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ Award (NEOC) recipient.

Job Summary:

The Person al Support Worker (PSW) is responsible for rendering a range of services for the clients of the program consistent with its basic values and goals.

The PSW will support, as assigned, the needs of the vulnerable, at risk, older adults and seniors living in the multi-sites under the auspices of the program.

This support relates to the physical, cognitive, mental health and social/recreational needs of the clients.

The staff member will maintain the established routines of the program including all security, fire and general health and safety practices.

The PSW will perform these and other delegated responsibilities to ensure the quality of personal care of the clients of the program.

What You Will Do:

Assist clients with physical and mental health needs by fostering respectful relationships, supporting daily living activities, managing medical and behavioral issues, facilitating social engagement, and maintaining accurate care documentation in collaboration with the support team.

Maintain safety and security by responding to emergencies, documenting incidents, ensuring client well-being through regular interaction Oversee site-specific medical responsibilities by monitoring the medication program, ensuring proper storage and documentation, and collaborating with physicians, pharmacists, and program staff to resolve any issues.

Coordinate and participate in social and recreational activities by attending planning meetings, maintaining participant records, ensuring equipment readiness, communicating client absences, leading outings, including driving clients Perform various operational and support duties by managing communications, maintaining daily residence operations, coordinating emergency evacuations, participating in meetings and training, working rotating shifts across housing sites, and accepting delegated tasks from senior staff to ensure smooth program delivery.

Other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the program manager

What You Bring:

A diploma / certificate or above in Human Services, Gerontology or Personal Support Worker from a recognized college or university is preferred First Aid and CPR training Experience with clients with unique special needs including cognitive impairment and/or mental health issues.

Knowledge of medication, general health and psychiatric conditions Ability to organize activities and work with individuals and groups in the areas of assessment, problem solving and crisis management;
Ability to interact with clients in a positive and supportive manner;
Demonstrated ability to work with multi-disciplinary professionals and other staff in a team environment.