We are currently seeking full and part time Personal Support Workers in the following areas to start immediately: North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Don Mills, York Mills, Richmond Hill, Woodbridge, and York. Scroll down further on this page for specific shifts available for work!
Shifts Available
| Location | Availability | Shift Times |
|---|---|---|
| North York | Weekdays | 8 am – 6 pm, 9 am – 5 pm |
| Weekends | 8 am – 6 pm | |
| Both Weekdays & Weekends | 7 am – 5 pm, 8 am – 6 pm, 12 pm – 9 pm, 1 pm – 11 pm, 3 pm – 11 pm | |
| Scarborough | Weekdays | 8 am – 5 pm, 4 pm – 11 pm |
| Weekends | 8 am – 5 pm, 4 pm – 11 pm | |
| Both Weekdays & Weekends | 7 am – 4 pm, 8 am – 6 pm | |
| Etobicoke | Both Weekdays & Weekends | 6 am – 2 pm, 7 am – 3 pm, 8 am – 5 pm, 6 pm – 11 pm |
| Don Mills | Both Weekdays & Weekends | 7 am – 5 pm, 8 am – 8 pm, 3 pm – 11 pm |
| York Mills | Both Weekdays & Weekends | 7 am – 4 pm, 8 am – 6 pm, 4 pm – 10 pm |
| Richmond Hill | Both Weekdays & Weekends | 7 am – 3 pm, 3 pm – 10 pm |
| Woodbridge | Both Weekdays & Weekends | 7 am – 3 pm, 3 pm – 10 pm |
| York | Weekdays | 9 am – 5 pm |
| Both Weekdays & Weekends | 6 am – 2 pm, 7 am – 3 pm, 8 am – 4 pm, 6 pm – 11 pm |
We care for you, so you can care for others.
You belong at Circle of Care.
For more than 40 years, Circle of Care has earned a reputation as a home care provider of choice and a preferred employer. We recognize the major role Personal Support Workers play in helping seniors live independently at home. A career at Circle of Care provides you with a chance to directly improve the health and quality of life of seniors in your community. And every step along the way we are there to support you.
As a Circle of Care PSW, you will receive…
Competitive Wages
At Circle of Care, you will earn a competitive hourly wage. You will also be eligible for an increase in wages with years’ experience with us.
Health & Dental Benefits
You are eligible to enroll in a comprehensive health and dental benefits program for full-time staff that includes family coverage. Enrolment and eligibility are based on meeting full-time status requirements.
Sense of Community
You will have the opportunity to connect with your fellow PSWs during virtual events, team meetings and social events. When you start, you will also receive support through our Preceptorship Program and our New Hire Support Forum. And you’ll stay up to date with important information with our weekly digital newsletter, Inside the Circle.
Recognition
At Circle of Care, your excellent work gets celebrated! Through our Champions of Care Awards and Spotlight Awards programs, our PSWs are recognized and celebrated for going above and beyond their roles to provide exceptional care and support to our clients and their families.
Learning Opportunities
At Circle of Care, feel confident from day one. Learn all about your new role during your Orientation with us. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with an experienced PSW out in the community and ask questions one-on-one during your Preceptorship visits. And once you are fully onboarded and working with clients, you will continue to have learning opportunities through in-person and online training.
Other Benefits
- Up to 65% TTC Pass reimbursement
- Employee discount programs
- Agency mobile device for scheduling and communication
- Mental health support
On the Job Support with our Preceptorship Program
Circle of Care provides new hires with guidance and support during your first few weeks with us. You will be joined by a trained Preceptor (experienced PSW) for some of your first visits, so that you can ask questions one-on-one, and feel comfortable and confident in your new role with us. Learn more about our Preceptorship program by watching the video!
Weekend Hours
Circle of Care requires our Personal Support Workers to be available at least one day every other weekend. All weekend hours worked earn an additional $0.50 premium per hour. Having extensive weekend availability increases the likelihood we can assign you to regular clients. This allows us to provide you a regular and reliable schedule!
Our Ideal Candidate
As a PSW you understand your clients are dealing with illness or frailty, and simple tasks can be challenging for them. You want to help make their daily routine more manageable. Your job involves providing support to seniors living in their homes and by assisting with personal care (i.e. grooming, bathing, dressing, and toileting), meal preparation, light housekeeping, and socialization and emotional support. You are comfortable travelling to and from client’s homes throughout the day. You take pride and fulfillment from the excellent care you provide to clients and the professional relationships you build with them and their caregivers. You enjoy collaborating with a multi-disciplinary Circle of Care team including Service Coordinator and Client Services Supervisor.
Are you new grad? Check out the incentives you can get when hired by Circle of Care!
You have one of the following:
- Personal Support Worker certificate from a curriculum approved by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities or Ministry of Education OR
- Developmental Support Worker (DSW) Certification OR
- RN/RPN student with a minimum successful completion of year one of school OR
- Foreign-trained Registered Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse, Midwife or Physician
We also accept candidates from the following educational backgrounds:
- Home Support Worker, Home Support Worker (Level II or Level III) Certification OR
- Health Care Aide or Personal Attendant PA+2 OR
- Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)/Paramedic Certificate OR
- Physiotherapy Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant/Communications Disorder Assistant Certificate from a recognized community college OR
- is registered with and/or successfully completed the Certification exam required to register with the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care (OACYC); OR
- Foreign-trained Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Social Worker, Dietician
In addition, we require the following criteria from ALL our candidates:
- Current Immunization Records
- Current First Aid/CPR Certificate
- Fluency in both verbal and written English (additional languages i.e. Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tamil, French, Italian, or Spanish are considered an asset)
- Extensive weekend availability is considered a strong asset
Learn More about our PSW Role
Hear from members of our Circle of Care hiring team about what it takes to be a PSW, some information about the hiring process, and opportunities PSWs have to grow their career after joining our team.
Tara, shares with Windmill Microlending the top three skills you can develop working as a Personal Support Worker (PSW) in a homecare environment. To learn more, click on the video below!
Celebrating our PSWs through Recognition and Education
Mary Cris's outstanding work embodies the core values of Circle of Care and this has not gone unnoticed. This year, she is the recipient of the 2023-2024 Award for Collaboration.
Meet Elvira G., a Circle of Care Personal Support Worker whose sensitivity and support provide comfort to clients and their families, even in good and bad times.
This year, we celebrate fifty years since Circle of Care was formally established as a nonprofit that supports people in maintaining healthy, joyful lives in their homes and communities. For…
In recognition of Personal Support Worker Day (May 19), we’re highlighting some of our PSWs who go above and beyond in their role to keep seniors healthy and safe in…
Are you interested in working with us?
Circle of Care is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees, volunteers and clients feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve, and creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach her/his potential. Circle of Care is a scent-free environment. All employees, volunteers and visitors are expected to refrain from wearing or using scented products while visiting our office or working in the client’s home. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation, please inform us in advance. We thank you for your interest in Circle of Care. Only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
