Personal Care Attendant - Gage Transition to Independent Living Program

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies:  2
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: West Park Health Center - 100 Merton Site
Department: Gage Transition to Independent Living 
Reports to: Manager, Program Services
Hours: 0-37.5
Wage Range: $30.05 to $30.60 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable. 
Shifts: Days/Evenings/Nights
Status: Temporary Part-time
Closing Date: November 11, 2026

Position Summary

To assist clients to carry out various tasks needed to accomplish their learning goals, in collaboration with educators and under supervision of the Service Manager.

Duties

• Work in collaboration with the client, Life Skills Educator, Health Educator and Service Manager to assist the client to accomplish their learning goals and engage in community participation.
• Provide support for clients to learn about grocery shopping (make lists, accompany to grocery store, shop on-line etc).
• Provide support for clients to access community resources (assist with phone calls, on-line searches, accompany in the community when necessary).
• Assist in the teaching of clients in the independent living philosophy and how to direct their own care.
• Assist Life Skills and/or Health Educators with individual and group client workshops/special events as needed.
• Establish good rapport and respectful relationships with clients while modeling client-focused service.
• Document as required (charts, communication books, incident reports, work orders etc).
• Function as an effective team member (participate in informal and formal meetings with clients, co-workers, families and multidisciplinary team working together to support clients to achieve their goals).
• Perform other duties as assigned or delegated.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of clients’ information according to standards of UHN.
• Be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of clients, staff and visitors including:
  • Compliance with the safety standards of the hospital, applicable legislation and procedures as pertinent to Gage Transition to Independent Living at 100 Merton Street.
  • Identification and prevention of safety issues and problems.
  • Taking corrective action, where possible.
  • Attendance at safety meetings/training/updates in accordance with the Centre’s standards
• Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the centre’s core values and helps patients get their life back
• Evidence of good performance history and attendance record

Qualifications

• Personal Support Worker Certificate - Required
• Registration with Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) - Required
• Demonstrated understanding of the philosophical basis of Independent Living.
• Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to the client learning process.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effectiveness in varying situations and with different tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients and the interprofessional team.
• Evidence of satisfactory attendance, punctuality and reliability.
• Has 3-5 years of experience working with people with disabilities in supportive housing settings (Preferred)

Additional Information

Why join UHN? 

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN. 

• Competitive offer packages 
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment 
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Compensation: 30.05 to 30.6 (CAD) (HOURLY)