Baycrest Hospital
has an exciting opportunity for a
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
Complex Continuing Care (5 West)
Posting Number: 10295
Position Type: Temporary Part-Time (Approximately 12 months)
Shift Type: Day, alternate weekends
Bi-Weekly Hours: 30 Hours, 7.5 hrs/shift
Union: SEIU Service Part-time
Hourly Pay Rate: $26.96 - $27.66
Date Posted: October 15, 2026
Internal Closing Date: October 26, 2026
About Us
At Baycrest Hospital, older adults receive specialized post-acute inpatient care informed by deep expertise in aging and brain health, delivered with compassion and clinical excellence.
The Complex Continuing Care program cares for older adults with multiple chronic health conditions. We provide ongoing in-hospital care that aims to improve the quality of life of medically complex patients.
Job Summary
The Complex Continuing Care Unit provides care for older patients with complex medical conditions in a non-acute hospital setting. The Complex Continuing Care Program helps patients and their families identify strategies that support quality-of-life goals as well as short term and long term care needs.
Responsibilities
- Supports, in consultation with the Registered Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse, the physical and personal care needs of the client including, but not limited to: hygiene, grooming and dressing, toileting, recording nutrition and hydration intake, provision of preventative skin care
- Supports patients' independence, dignity, social, emotional and cultural well - being
- Initiates and maintains a relationship with the client, their family and other care providers
Qualifications
- Current P.S.W. certificate from a recognized community college or educational institute or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in a Post-Acute or Acute Care setting preferred
- Training in Gentle Persuasive Approach and U-First preferred
- Psychogeriatric experience, i.e. mental health assessment and intervention and working with responsive behaviours including various types of dementia, delirium, mental health issues preferred
- Ability to work independently and as a part of the interdisciplinary team, and effectively manage challenging situations
- Experience working with clients with cognitive impairment/dementia and experience working with clients who exhibit high intensity responsive behaviours preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills
- Basic computer skills – Meditech, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
Personal Support Worker (PSW) - 5 West Toronto employer: Baycrest
Baycrest is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the safety and well-being of its community, offering a collaborative work culture where your leadership in security operations can make a real impact. With a strong commitment to employee growth, Baycrest provides ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you are equipped to excel in your role. Located in a vibrant community, working at Baycrest means being part of a dedicated team focused on enhancing the quality of life for residents, staff, and visitors alike.
