26 Oct
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Baycrest
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Toronto
Baycrest Hospitalhas an exciting opportunity for aPERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERBehavioural Neurology (4 West)Posting Number: 10209Position Type: Temporary Part time (up to 4 months)Shift Type: Day-EveningBi-Weekly Hours: 30 Hours, 7.5 hrs/shiftUnion: SEIU ServiceHourly Pay Rate: $26.96 - $27.66Date Posted: September 14, 2026Internal Closing Date: September 24, 2026About UsAt Baycrest Hospital, older adults receive specialized post-acute inpatient care informed by deep expertise in aging and brain health, delivered with compassion and clinical excellence.The Behavioural Neurology unit cares for patients with behavioural challenges related to a neurocognitive disease. We offer a short-term in-hospital program that assesses and treats people with dementia-related behaviours that can put themselves or others at risk.Job SummaryThe Behavioural Neurology unit cares for patients with behavioural challenges related to a neurocognitive disease. We offer a short-term in-hospital program that assesses and treats people with dementia-related behaviours that can put themselves or others at risk.Key ResponsibilitiesSupports, in consultation with the Registered Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse, 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 careSupports patients' independence, dignity, social, emotional and cultural well - beingInitiates and maintains a relationship with the client, their family and other care providersQualificationsCurrent P.S.W. certificate from a recognized community college or educational institute or equivalent combination of education and experienceExperience in a Post-Acute or Acute Care setting preferredTraining in Gentle Persuasive Approach and U-First preferredPsychogeriatric experience, i.E. mental health assessment and intervention and working with responsive behaviours including various types of dementia, delirium, mental health issues preferredAbility to work independently and as a part of the interdisciplinary team, and effectively manage challenging situationsExperience working with clients with cognitive impairment/dementia and experience working with clients who exhibit high intensity responsive behaviours preferredExcellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skillsBasic computer skills – Meditech, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
📌 Personal Support Worker (Toronto)
🏢 Baycrest
📍 Toronto