Baycrest Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Apotex 5
Posting Number: 10115
Position Type: Permanent Part-time
Shift Type: Evening, alternate weekends (subject to change)
Bi-Weekly Hours: 30 Hours, 8 hrs/shift
Union: SEIU Service
Hourly Pay Rate: $26.96 - $27.66
Date Posted: August 6, 2026
Internal Closing Date: August 17, 2026
About Us Baycrest Hospital and the Apotex Jewish Home for the Aged 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 Apotex 5 is a Cognitive Support Unit. Residents residing on this floor are living with a wide range of cognitive and physical changes to their abilities - from mild to severe cognitive impairment and from ambulating independently, to being wheel-chair bound.
Key Responsibilities Supports, in consultation with the RN/ RPN,



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 the social, emotional, cognitive and cultural well-being of the client under the guidance of the direct care team
Uses skilled judgment, monitors and evaluates client care needs and care goals regularly according to LTC standards, policies, procedures and legislation
Initiates and maintains a relationship with the client, their family and other care providers
Qualifications Current P.S.W. certificate from a recognized community college or educational institution is required
Recent placement and/or working experience with the physically and/or cognitively impaired elderly in a health care setting is required
Experience with mental health assessment and intervention and working with responsive behaviors due to various types of dementia, delirium, and other mental health issues is preferred
Basic computer skills - Meditech/PointClickCare, Microsoft Word and Excel is an asset
Ability to work independently and as a part of the interdisciplinary team, and effectively manage challenging situations
Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills

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