Personal Support Worker (PSW), Night Shift
- Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job Description
Carelee hires Personal Support Workers across the Greater Toronto Area, including Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, and Richmond Hill. Night‑shift assignments are offered based on client needs and require reliable overnight availability.
Responsibilities
Carelee welcomes applications from new PSW graduates and experienced caregivers. The following qualifications are helpful assets but not mandatory:
We review applications on an ongoing basis and aim to respond whenever possible; however, replies are not always guaranteed. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted using the email address or phone number provided in their application. Employment is conditional upon a clear Vulnerable Sector Check. We appreciate the time and interest of all applicants in considering a role with Carelee.
Carelee hires Personal Support Workers across the Greater Toronto Area, including Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, and Richmond Hill. Night‑shift assignments are offered based on client needs and require reliable overnight availability.
Responsibilities
- Provide overnight personal care, including hygiene support, repositioning, mobility assistance, and safety monitoring.
- Maintain a calm, safe environment throughout the night and respond promptly to client needs.
- Support clients with bedtime routines, overnight toileting, and morning preparation as required.
- Monitor client well-being and document all care activities in accordance with Carelee procedures.
- Provide medication reminders and assist with basic medication organization as directed by the family or healthcare provider.
- Assist with light household tasks that can be completed safely during overnight hours.
- Communicate clearly with clients, families, and the Carelee team regarding any changes in condition.
- Follow safety procedures, infection control practices, and emergency protocols.
- Use mobility aids and equipment safely and in accordance with training.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with Carelee’s professional conduct standards.
- Completion of an Ontario-recognized Personal Support Worker (PSW) program or registration with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority.
- Valid Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification.
- Functional English communication skills for documentation and client interaction.
- Physical capacity to perform personal care and mobility assistance.
- Ability to travel within assigned service areas using public transit or a personal vehicle.
- Smartphone with data for accessing schedules, documenting care tasks, and completing shift check-in/out through mobile software.
- Consistent reliability, punctuality, and commitment to scheduled overnight assignments.
- Valid SIN and eligibility to work in Canada.
Carelee welcomes applications from new PSW graduates and experienced caregivers. The following qualifications are helpful assets but not mandatory:
- Experience providing overnight care or working night shifts.
- Experience supporting clients with dementia, palliative needs, or complex care requirements.
- Valid driver’s licence and access to a personal vehicle for assignments in areas with limited public transit.
- Additional training, such as GPA, U First, or dementia related workshops.
- Proof of immunization may be requested for specific client environments.
We review applications on an ongoing basis and aim to respond whenever possible; however, replies are not always guaranteed. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted using the email address or phone number provided in their application. Employment is conditional upon a clear Vulnerable Sector Check. We appreciate the time and interest of all applicants in considering a role with Carelee.
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Responsibilities
Provide overnight personal care, mobility assistance, safety monitoring, and support with bedtime routines, toileting, and morning preparation. Document care, communicate changes in client condition, follow safety and infection-control procedures, and assist with medication reminders and light household tasks.
Requirements
Applicants must have completed an Ontario-recognized PSW program or be registered with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority, and hold a valid Vulnerable Sector Check and current CPR and First Aid certifications. They also need functional English, the physical ability to provide care, reliable overnight availability, a smartphone with data, eligibility to work in Canada, and the ability to travel within assigned service areas.
Skills
- Personal Care
- Hygiene Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Safety Monitoring
- Overnight Care
- Client Well-Being Monitoring
- Care Documentation
- Medication Reminders
- Communication
- Infection Control
- Emergency Response
- Safe Use Of Mobility Aids
- Confidentiality
- Dementia Care
- Palliative Care
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- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Personal Support Worker
- Overnight Care
- Personal Care
- Hygiene Support
- Repositioning
- Mobility Assistance
- Safety Monitoring
- Bedtime Routines
- Overnight Toileting
- Morning Preparation
- Care Documentation
- Medication Reminders
- Medication Organization
- Light Household Tasks
- Infection Control
- Emergency Protocols
- Mobility Aids
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- CPR
- First Aid
- Dementia Care
- Palliative Care
- Complex Care
- GPA Training
- U First Training
- Smartphone
- Mobile Care Software
- Health And Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority