Personal Support Worker

Bellwoods is one of the largest providers of personal support services for persons with physical support needs and physical disabilities living in Toronto. As a charitable, not-for-profit organization, our centres for community living provide community-based, client-directed support services, independent living education programs, and accessible, affordable housing. Bellwoods seeks to transform lives through excellence and innovation in independent living and envisions a future where barriers do not exist.

We value our talented team of over 250 dedicated professionals and offer:

  • Competitive salaries
  • 4% vacation pay
  • Pension plan
  • Opportunities for continuing education and training
  • Job networking
  • Staff recognition programs
  • A safe and inclusive work environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified, highly motivated individual looking to fully utilize their skills within a leading organization where teamwork is highly valued.

Location: Greater Toronto Area

Program: PSW

Hours: 7am-11pm; 7 days a week

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination required (2 doses)

Our community support/attendant outreach services are client-directed and our PSWs assist clients to carry out their activities of daily living as outlined in an individual support service agreement and individual service plan.

Our PSWs provide services such as:

  • Rising and retiring
  • Positioning and transferring
  • Dressing and undressing
  • Personal grooming and hygiene
  • Light meal preparation and assistance

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Completed Personal Support Worker certificate required.
  • Related work experience within the community, with adults with physical disabilities, an asset.
  • Good oral and written communication skills are essential.
  • Demonstrated capability to fulfill the physical demands and time availability requirements of the position.
  • Eligible candidates must be able to work non-traditional hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

Bellwoods is committed to providing employee opportunities in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Housekeeping

Union:                                   SEIU local Canada 1

Location:                              5 Deauville Lane, Toronto, ON, M3C 0J8 and 835 Birchmount,

Scarborough, ON, M1K 5K1

Hours:                                   78 Hours Bi-Weekly across 2 sites (Deauville & Walton)

Schedule:                             Monday to Friday between 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (8 hours)

except Wednesday (7 hours)

Reports to:                           Supervisor, Support Services for Deauville Place Housing Hub

Duties:

  • Providing housekeeping to clients in one hour bookings that include, but are not limited to:
  • Bathroom areas including, but not limited to, cleaning of toilets, bathtubs, shower stalls.
  • Cleaning of all floors, carpets, windows, walls, doors, closets, cupboards, ceilings, light fixtures.
  • Kitchen area including refrigerators, ovens, stove tops, microwaves, and other appliances.
  • Vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping and garbage disposal.

Qualifications:

  • Housekeeping/homemaking or related work experience for adults with physical disabilities.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives consistent with client programs and activities of daily living support services.
  • Good oral and written communication skills are essential.
  • Ability to work in a professional and pleasant manner is essential.
  • Demonstrated capability to fulfill the physical demands and availability requirements of the position.

Bellwoods is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices for applicants with accessibility needs in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

After Hours Coordinator (9 months)

Internal Employment Opportunity

Job Title:  After Hours Coordinator
Status:  Part-Time, Temporary
Contract Length: 9 Months
Union: Not Applicable
Location: Remote
Minimum Hours: 20 Hours per week
Schedule: Rotating Schedule

M-F 6:00 am to 8:30 am
M-F 4:30 pm to 12:00 am
Sat-Sun 6:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sat-Sun 3:00pm -12:00 am

Rate of Pay: $16.55 per hour
Department: Scheduling
Supervisor: Manager, Service Excellence
Duties:
•Ensure that calls from staff related to coverage request changes due to illness or other unplanned circumstances are addressed, with replacement coverage sourced and secured with minimal disruption to scheduled client support services;
•Respond to scheduling inquiries from clients;
•Ensure that all vacancies in the service schedule are filled in a timely manner;
•Primary liaison with purchase of service agencies as may be required;
•Escalate emergency related calls, as required, to the on call Supervisor;
•Maintain the scheduling software and related booking availability data in an accurate and timely manner based on the needs of clients and staff.
Requirements:
•Bellwoods is a service provider covered under the Home Care and Community Services Act. The successful applicant is required to provide proof of the two dose COVID-19 vaccine.
•Completion of post secondary or equivalent education in relevant social service, administrative or business applications is required;
•Previous scheduling experience an asset.
•Previous data entry experience along with a good working knowledge of computer software such as, but not limited to, Word & Excel is essential;
•Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail as well as the ability to take initiative required;
•The ability to communicate effectively and establish rapport with staff and a wide variety of clients is essential;
•Previous experience working with adults with physical disabilities ideally within the community setting is preferred;
•Applicants must declare whether a) a family member is assigned to work at the same physical location and/or b) whether the position will be reporting to a family member as outlined in HR Policy, Restrictions- Family Members (HR-B4-01).
•Legally entitled to work in Canada.

This is a great opportunity for a qualified, highly motivated individual looking to broaden their scope of responsibilities and more fully utilize their skills in a management role within a leading healthcare sector organization.

Bellwoods is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices for applicants with accessibility needs in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Starting Rate: $23.67 (which includes the provincial government’s $3 PSW Wage Enhancement)

Job Summary: Bellwoods provides pre-booked personal support services for individuals with physical disabilities living in the community. These services can be provided in the client’s home, place of employment, and/or educational institution, where clients are pursuing a degree, diploma or certificate. Bellwoods provides personal support services to people 16 years of age and older, living in their homes, who have a permanent physical disability and require assistance with their activities of daily living. Services are available throughout the Greater Toronto Area, between the hours of 6:00 am and 12:00 midnight for up to 3 hours per day in the community and 24/7 in our supportive housing locations, and on a pre-scheduled visitation basis.

Location: GTA

Duties/Responsibilities: Our community support services are client-directed and our Support Service Worker’s assist clients to carry out their activities of daily living as outlined in an individual support service agreement and individual service plan. Our SSWs provide services such as:

  • personal grooming and hygiene
  • rising and retiring
  • positioning and transferring
  • dressing and undressing
  • eating
  • toileting
  • light meal preparation

 

Skills/Qualifications :

  • Completed Personal Support Worker certificate required.
  • Eligible candidates must be able to work non-traditional hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • Related work experience, within the community, with adults with physical disabilities an asset
  • Good oral and written communication skills are essential
  • Demonstrated capability to fulfill the physical demands and time availability requirements of the position
  • All applicants must be available to work weekends.

Bellwoods is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices for applicants with accessibility needs in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Etobicoke Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Job Summary: Bellwoods provides pre-booked personal support services for individuals with physical disabilities living in the community. These services can be provided in the client’s home, place of employment, and/or educational institution, where clients are pursuing a degree, diploma or certificate. Bellwoods provides personal support services to people 16 years of age and older, living in their homes, who have a permanent physical disability and require assistance with their activities of daily living. Services are available throughout the Toronto Area, between the hours of 6:00 am and 12:00 midnight for up to 3 hours per day in the community and 24/7 in our supportive housing locations, and on a pre-scheduled visitation basis.

Location: Etobicoke community

Duties/Responsibilities: Our community support services are client-directed and our SSW’s assist clients to carry out their activities of daily living as outlined in an individual support service agreement and individual service plan. Our SSWs provide services such as:

  • personal grooming and hygiene
  • rising and retiring
  • positioning and transferring
  • dressing and undressing
  • eating
  • toileting
  • light meal preparation

 Skills/Qualifications :

  • Completed Personal Support Worker certificate required.
  • Eligible candidates must be able to work non-traditional hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • Related work experience, within the community, with adults with physical disabilities an asset
  • Good oral and written communication skills are essential
  • Demonstrated capability to fulfill the physical demands and time availability requirements of the position
  • All applicants must be available to work weekends.

Bellwoods is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices for applicants with accessibility needs in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.