First seen by our source: 23 days ago
Personal Support Worker
@ Jumpstart Refugee Talent
Hamilton, ON · Ottawa, ON · Toronto, ON · Mississauga, ON · Brampton, ON +2
Overview
Jumpstart Refugee Talent is recruiting for a Home Healthcare Company for a full-time Personal Support Worker to provide in-home personal care and daily living assistance. The role covers mobility support, reporting changes in client condition, and light housekeeping under individual care plans, with travel between client homes and flexible shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Pay:
$19–$22 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care and daily living assistance in clients' homes
- Support mobility, transfers and light exercises
- Observe, document and report changes in client condition
- Perform light housekeeping per care plans
- Travel between clients' homes on scheduled visits
Requirements summary:
- PSW certificate or accepted equivalent
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening within 12 months
- Negative TB test and up-to-date immunizations
- Valid driver's licence, vehicle and insurance
- Availability every other weekend and flexible shifts 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs (16 kg)
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
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Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 35 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate, Vulnerable Sector Screening, TB test, Immunization record, Driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
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Jumpstart Refugee Talent
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Empowering refugee talent and supporting employers with their effort to inclusive refugee hiring practices in Canada.
Full company description
Jumpstart Refugee Talent is a refugee led non-profit organization and the only national organization exclusively serving refugees seeking meaningful economic inclusion. Founded in 2016, we focus on the economic empowerment of newly settling refugees in Canada by facilitating meaningful employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Jumpstart serves refugees from all backgrounds across Canada and works to address underemployment and economic inclusion
- LinkedIn followers
- 8,823
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 49
- Reported office locations
- 1 University Ave, 3rd Floor, 3rd Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2P1, CA
- Business categories
- Employment
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Non Profit
- Career Planning
- Other recorded names
- Refugee Hiring
- Jumpstart Refugee Talent - Partner
- Jumpstart Refugee Talent
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Jumpstart Refugee Talent is a refugee led non-profit organization and the only national organization exclusively serving refugees seeking meaningful economic inclusion. Founded in 2016, we focus on the economic empowerment of newly settling refugees in Canada by facilitating meaningful employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Jumpstart serves refugees from all backgrounds across Canada and works to address…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-profit Organizations |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2016 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 40 |
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Our employer partner is a Home Healthcare Company and currently looking to add an experienced Personal Support Worker to their team!
Job Overview:
The Personal Support Worker provides in-home personal care and daily living assistance to clients, helping them maintain safety, comfort, and independence. The role includes supporting mobility, monitoring and reporting changes in clients’ conditions, and performing light housekeeping according to individual care plans.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities in clients’ homes.
Support clients with mobility, transfers, and light exercises as needed.
Observe, document, and report changes in clients’ health or condition to the appropriate supervisor.
Follow individualized care plans and maintain clients’ safety, dignity, comfort, and independence.
Perform light housekeeping tasks as outlined in client care plans.
Communicate effectively with clients, families, and healthcare team members.
Follow established care procedures and workplace safety guidelines.
Travel between clients’ homes to provide scheduled care services.
Qualifications:
A Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate or an accepted equivalent qualification.
A clear criminal record check with Vulnerable Sector Screening completed within the past 12 months.
Proof of a negative TB test within the past 12 months and an up-to-date immunization record.
A valid driver’s licence, personal vehicle, and car insurance.
Availability to work every other weekend and flexible shifts between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Strong verbal and written English communication skills; additional languages are an asset.
Good organizational, reliability, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to safely lift up to 35 lbs. (16 kg).
Ability to travel between clients’ homes and work independently while following care plans and safety procedures.
Jumpstart works with employer partners on an ongoing basis to recruit for roles like this one. As a result, we accept applications on a rolling basis and may continue considering candidates as opportunities arise. We encourage interested applicants to apply early.
We thank all applicants interested in this opportunity; however, please note that only selected candidates will be contacted regarding next steps.
Recruitment Transparency & Compliance Statement
Jumpstart Refugee Talent advertises Ontario-based employment opportunities in alignment with the Employment Standards Act (ESA) job posting requirements effective January 1, 2026.
As a third-party sourcing organization, Jumpstart reviews publicly advertised postings to support compliance with applicable requirements, including:
Review of compensation disclosures
Prohibition on “Canadian experience” requirements
Disclosure of artificial intelligence use (where applicable)
Maintenance of posting records for compliance purposes
Procedures to identify and address potentially fraudulent or misleading job postings
Jumpstart does not conduct hiring or make employment decisions. Employers remain responsible for final recruitment processes and employment determinations.
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