Personal Support Worker (PSW) Student Placement

Personal Support Worker (PSW) Student Placement

Placement Type: In Person

Location: 3333 Finch Ave East

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 3:00pm

Students Needed: 3

Reports to: Living Well Manager & Day Program Team Leads

Start Date: Monday September 07, 2026

Position Summary

The PSW student will assist in providing support to seniors in a community-based Adult Day Program. Duties include helping with program activities, offering personal care assistance, monitoring clients’ well-being, and supporting the safe and inclusive delivery of programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients during mealtimes, including light preparation, serving lunch, and monitoring for safety
• Provide personal care support, including toileting
• Assist with safe transferring and positioning of clients
• Escort and support clients using mobility aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, or canes
• Help with the implementation of daily programs, including games, recreational activities, crafts, and chair exercises

Skills & Qualifications

• To be eligible for a student placement, you must be enrolled in an approved Personal Support Worker (PSW) program and be in good academic standing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to exercise good professional judgment

Supervision & Evaluation

• Please note, supervision is not conducted by a Registered Nurse (RN).

Other Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.

Senior Persons Living Connected is a diverse work environment. We encourage applications from all persons, including persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided, if needed, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act.

Volunteer Services Recruitment Team E-mail volunteerrecruitment@splc.ca