Personal Support Worker (PSW) - 4 East

Baycrest
Toronto, ON

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Job details

Part-time
12 days ago

Benefits

Extended health care
Designated paid holidays
Dental care
Tuition reimbursement
Paid vacation
Employee assistance program

Skills

Microsoft Word
Dementia care
Computer operation
Experience working with individuals with dementia
Meditech
Mental and behavioural health experience
Behavioural and mental health support experience
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Individuals with challenging behaviour care
Acute care experience
Elderly care experience
Communication skills
Client interaction
Geriatrics

Full job description

Baycrest Hospital

has an exciting opportunity for a

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

Inpatient Psychiatry Unit (4 East)

Posting Number: 10090

Position Type: Permanent Part-Time

Shift Type: Day-Evening, 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: July 27, 2026

Internal Closing Date: August 6, 2026

About Us

Baycrest Hospital and the Apotex Centre provide specialized geriatric care for older adults with complex medical, cognitive and dementia-related needs. As Canada’s only health system fully dedicated to aging and brain health, we bring together compassionate care, clinical excellence and leading expertise in dementia care, cognitive health and seniors’ wellness.

Our integrated continuum — spanning hospital care, long-term care and community-based seniors’ services — ensures every older adult benefits from evidence-based practice, geriatric medicine and a team deeply experienced in aging and brain-health care.

Job Summary

The Inpatient Psychiatry Program provides assessment and short-term management of mental health issues, by an interdisciplinary team, for adults over the age of 65. The major focus of the unit is on complex individuals who have been diagnosed with a mental illness including but not limited to mood disorders.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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 include but are not limited to:

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

Why Baycrest

Baycrest puts people first, offering rewards and programs to support your health, well-being, and growth. (Eligibility varies by role and employment status.)

Competitive pay
Extended health and dental coverage
Defined-benefit pension plan (HOOPP)
Paid vacation and statutory holidays
Maternity and parental leave top-up programs
Employee and family assistance program (EFAP)
On-site fitness facilities
Employee discount program
Tuition reimbursement

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