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Cota

Personal Support Service Worker

Toronto, ON, Canada

Pay: Compensation: $23.11/hour-$25.62/hour
Job type: Part-time
Apply by: Oct 23, 2026
Education: High school diploma
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 23, 2026

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PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER (PSSW)

Modular Housing - 321 Dovercourt Road

One (1) Bargaining Unit, Permanent Part-Time Position

Existing Vacancy

Saturday-Sunday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Compensation: $23.11/hour-$25.62/hour

About Cota

Cota is an accredited not-for-profit organization that has been providing community-based support to people living with mental health and cognitive challenges for over 50 years. At present, our wide array of services delivers much needed support to over 4,000 people/year who live with mental health challenges, psychogeriatric mental health conditions, acquired brain injuries, developmental disabilities, dual diagnoses and/or the experience of homelessness. These services include, but are not limited to, case management, supportive housing and adult day program services. A full listing of our services can be viewed on our website at https://cotainspires.ca/

Cota is presently seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join our amazing team in the capacity of the role outlined within this posting. Followed by our mission to support individuals with mental health and cognitive challenges to live well within their communities, we strive toward a vision of a supportive, inclusive society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. If you feel you have the skills and qualifications to perform the duties of this role while consistently exemplifying Cota’s values Hope, Respect, Dedication, Equity, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation, we would love to hear from you.

Role Overview

The Personal Support Service Worker is responsible for providing Recovery Oriented services to Cota clients in a manner consistent with Cota's Mission, Vision and Values.

About The Team

We require an experienced Supportive Housing Worker to work as team members in our Modular Housing program at 321 Dovercourt Road. This site is a part of the City's Phase 1 Modular Housing Initiative. This site provides permanent affordable housing with support to people who are exiting chronic homelessness.

Each tenant has a bachelor apartment within the building, and onsite support provided by Cota's supportive housing team. Our comprehensive approach to supportive housing can greatly benefit the tenants and contribute to their overall well-being.

Primary Responsibilities

The Personal Support Service Worker (PSSW) is primarily responsible for providing direct assistance to Cota clients in areas such as personal care needs, safe community integration/participation and routine activities of daily living.

The PSSW’s duties may involve, but not necessarily be limited to:

Assisting with the Implementation/Carrying Out of Client Support/Goal Plans:
Provides input into each client’s Support/Goal Plan
Responsible for implementing personal support services based on Support/Goal Plan
Assumes a primary role in assisting clients with Personal Support Services
Liaises regularly with the assigned Primary Workers and applicable Supervisor/Manager, to confirm requirements and plans for personal support services and to ensure accurate and timely provision of those services to service users
Direct Personal Support Provision:
Provides direct assistance to service users in areas of daily living tasks and personal care (such as feeding, dressing, personal hygiene, toileting, managing medication)
Provides necessary support required to assist a person with disability to safely access and participate in community activities
Observes/plans daily living routines, supervises service users, monitors and ensures the personal safety and welfare of individuals
Assists with service users’ laundry routines and the maintaining and/or cleaning of service users’ units/rooms
Accompaniment to medical appointments, where required
Supporting service users with medication administration, if required, but only after receiving the appropriate training
May provide other personal support services, within the context of the care/goal plan, as authorized by the applicable Supervisor or Manager
Supports the maintenance of safe/clean environment:
Directly assists with maintaining the site in a clean and orderly state, including:
Cleaning/setting up vacant tenant units to prepare them for occupancy
Cleaning common areas such as common rooms/lounges, common kitchen, and building exterior space area as scheduled, or, as required
Assists with any pest control/eradication efforts, as required
Continually assesses the environment for safety and security issues and recommends action to address any deficiencies
Documentation and Data entry:
Documents all service users’ contacts/interactions in the appropriate client chart according to Cota’s documentation guidelines
Enters data relating to service users’ interactions into Cota’s database system according to data collection guidelines
Assists with other data collection activities within the program, as determined by the applicable Supervisor or Manager

Other Responsibilities

Participates in team meetings and provides input and ideas for improving services, efficiencies and ongoing program planning
Coordinates with the team shift-to-shift planning community outings and group recreational activities
Adheres to all Cota's policies and procedures and follows established applicable program guidelines, procedures and practices, including all IPAC-related measures in place
Adheres to all applicable legislation, particularly the Ontario Human Rights Code
Complies with all Health and Safety policies and procedures to ensure the protection of workers and clients and that health and safety concerns or incidents are responded to promptly
Works cooperatively, respectfully and constructively with service users, team members, management, other service providers, and external stakeholders
Ensures that confidentiality of service users, employees and Cota information is always maintained
Undertakes other related and/or delegated duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

A minimum of High School Diploma required as well as certification as a PSW or Health Care Aide
Valid Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certificate (CPI), First Aid/CPR Certificate, ASIST and Safe Food Handling Certificate preferred

Experience

Previous experience working with the specific target population supported by the recruiting Cota program, will be considered an asset

Knowledge & Skills

Ability to provide personal care (i.e. Toileting, bathing, safe lifts and transfers) and other activities of daily living and household management (i.e. Cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, community escorts)
Ability to lift 10-25 lbs
Basic computer literacy (Word, E-mail, Internet)
Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
Good judgment, the ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with others
Effective communication skills to interact with team, case managers, program manager, etc.
Demonstrated client-centered and customer focus approach
Sensitive to challenges experienced by marginalized groups such as poverty and access issues
Direct experience providing personal support services to people who have mental health, cognitive and/or substance use challenges is required

Application Details

Please complete the application below before September 30, 2026 at 4:00pm.

We are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We recognize lived experience as a valuable form of knowledge and encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of experiences, identities, and perspectives - including those with lived experience of housing insecurity, mental health or substance use recovery, or engagement with community supports. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.

Additional Information

Interview Process: Cota may choose to conduct parts/all of the hiring process virtually. Please note that as part of maintaining an agile workforce, all Cota staff may be required to be reasonably reassigned to support the operational needs of our essential services.

Screening Process: Please note that Cota uses AI to screen potential applicants for all roles.

We would like to thank all those that apply; however, due to high volumes of interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you, Cota's HR Department.

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Hope, Respect, Dedication, Equity, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation are key values of Cota. We are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, upholding dignity, and acknowledging each person's individual contributions and potential as an equal-opportunity employer. We uphold the Ontario Human Right Code and strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ people, and others who provide various viewpoints. Cota ensures an accessible hiring process in line with the AODA principles, providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For any accommodation requests, please contact hr_recruitment@cotainspires.ca

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Responsibilities

Provide recovery-oriented personal support to tenants, including assistance with personal care, daily living activities, medication support when trained, and safe participation in community activities. Maintain clean and safe living spaces, document service interactions, coordinate with the support team, and contribute to program activities and planning.

Requirements

A high school diploma and PSW or Health Care Aide certification are required, along with direct experience supporting people with mental health, cognitive, or substance use challenges. Personal care and household management abilities, communication skills, sound judgment, and basic computer literacy are required; CPI, First Aid/CPR, ASIST, and Safe Food Handling certificates are preferred.

Skills

Personal Care
Activities Of Daily Living
Safe Lifts And Transfers
Medication Support
Community Integration
Client-Centered Support
Crisis Prevention
First Aid And CPR
Safe Food Handling
Documentation And Data Entry
Household Management
Interpersonal Communication
Independent Work
Team Collaboration
Health And Safety
Basic Computer Literacy

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Keywords

Personal Support Service Worker
Supportive Housing
Recovery-Oriented Services
Mental Health
Cognitive Challenges
Substance Use Challenges
Personal Care
Activities Of Daily Living
Medication Administration
Community Integration
Support And Goal Plans
Crisis Prevention And Intervention
First Aid And CPR
ASIST
Safe Food Handling
Health Care Aide
Personal Support Worker
Documentation Guidelines
Data Entry
Infection Prevention And Control
Ontario Human Rights Code
Health And Safety
Household Management
Client Safety
Community Activities

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