Shifts Available
| Location | Availability | Shift Times |
|---|---|---|
| North York | Weekdays | 8 am – 6 pm, 9 am – 5 pm |
| Weekends | 9 am – 5 pm, 12pm – 10pm | |
| Both Weekdays & Weekends | 7 am – 5 pm, 8 am – 6 pm, 12 pm – 10 pm, 1 pm – 11 pm, 3 pm – 11 pm, 4pm – 11pm, 5pm – 11pm | |
| Scarborough | Weekdays | 8 am – 5 pm, 4 pm – 10 pm |
| Weekends | 8 am – 5 pm | |
| Both Weekdays & Weekends | 7 am – 4 pm, 8 am – 6 pm | |
| Etobicoke | Both Weekdays & Weekends | 7 am – 2 pm, 5 pm – 11 pm |
| Don Mills | Both Weekdays & Weekends | 7 am – 5 pm, 8 am – 6 pm, 3 pm – 11 pm, 4pm – 11pm |
| York Mills | Both Weekdays & Weekends | 7 am – 4 pm, 8 am – 6 pm, 4 pm – 10 pm |
| Richmond Hill | Both Weekdays & Weekends | 7 am – 11 am, 12 pm – 4 pm, 5pm – 10pm |
| Woodbridge | Both Weekdays & Weekends | 7 am – 11 am, 12pm – 4pm, 5 pm – 10 pm |
| York | Weekdays | 9 am – 5 pm |
We care for you, so you can care for others.
You belong at Circle of Care.
For 50 years, Circle of Care has earned a reputation as a trusted home care provider and a preferred employer, guided by our commitment to building a strong sense of community. We recognize the essential role Personal Support Workers play in helping people live independently at home, and we foster an environment where both clients and employees feel valued and supported every step of the way. By empowering our staff, we ensure they are able to provide the highest quality care and always strive for excellence.
As part of the Circle of Care team, you will enjoy…
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 of experience with us.
Health & Dental Benefits
Full-time staff are eligible to enroll in a comprehensive health and dental benefits program that includes family coverage.
Sense of Community
You’ll feel a true sense of belonging and support at Circle of Care. Connect with fellow PSWs through various events. New hires receive guidance through our Preceptorship Program and New Hire Support Forum, while our weekly digital newsletter keeps you informed and engaged.
Recognition
Through our comprehensive award programs, our PSWs are recognized and celebrated for going above and beyond their roles to lead and provide exceptional care to to clients and their families.
Learning Opportunities
At Circle of Care, you’ll feel confident from day one with a comprehensive Orientation, one-on-one client visits with an experienced PSW, and ongoing learning 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
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.
