Job opportunity
Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Behavioural Neurology (4 West)
BAYCREST HOSPITAL
Baycrest Hospital
has an exciting opportunity for a
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
Behavioural Neurology (4 West)
Posting Number:
10209
Position Type:
Temporary Part-Time (up to 4 months)
Shift Type:
Day-Evening
Bi-Weekly Hours:
30 Hours, 7.5 hrs/shift
Union:
SEIU Service
Hourly Pay Rate:
$26.96 - $27.66
Date Posted:
September 14, 2026
Internal Closing Date:
September 24, 2026
About Us
At 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 Summary
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.
Key Responsibilities
Supports, 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 care
Supports patients’ independence, dignity, social, emotional and cultural well - being
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 institute or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in a Post-Acute or Acute Care setting preferred
Training in Gentle Persuasive Approach and U-First preferred
Psychogeriatric experience, i.e. mental health assessment and intervention and working with responsive behaviours including various types of dementia, delirium, mental health issues preferred
Ability to work independently and as a part of the interdisciplinary team, and effectively manage challenging situations
Experience working with clients with cognitive impairment/dementia and experience working with clients who exhibit high intensity responsive behaviours preferred
Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills
Basic computer skills – Meditech, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
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PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
Behavioural Neurology (4 West)
Posting Number:
10209
Position Type:
Temporary Part-Time (up to 4 months)
Shift Type:
Day-Evening
Bi-Weekly Hours:
30 Hours, 7.5 hrs/shift
Union:
SEIU Service
Hourly Pay Rate:
$26.96 - $27.66
Date Posted:
September 14, 2026
Internal Closing Date:
September 24, 2026
About Us
At 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 Summary
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.
Key Responsibilities
Supports, 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 care
Supports patients’ independence, dignity, social, emotional and cultural well - being
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 institute or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in a Post-Acute or Acute Care setting preferred
Training in Gentle Persuasive Approach and U-First preferred
Psychogeriatric experience, i.e. mental health assessment and intervention and working with responsive behaviours including various types of dementia, delirium, mental health issues preferred
Ability to work independently and as a part of the interdisciplinary team, and effectively manage challenging situations
Experience working with clients with cognitive impairment/dementia and experience working with clients who exhibit high intensity responsive behaviours preferred
Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills
Basic computer skills – Meditech, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
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