International Personal Support Worker (PSW) – Talent Pool

PSW
Various locations across Ontario, Various locations across Canada
November 22, 2025
Full Time Part Time Temporary

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Job Description

We are building an International PSW Job Pool to connect Personal Support Workers / Caregivers trained outside Canada with healthcare employers across the country. This posting is for collecting resumes only. When employers share suitable openings, we will match and forward shortlisted profiles from this pool.

If you are an internationally trained caregiver or PSW-equivalent and wish to work in Canada’s healthcare sector, you are invited to apply and join this talent pool.

Key Responsibilities (may vary by employer)

As an International Personal Support Worker, your responsibilities may include:

  • Assisting clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and mobility.
  • Supporting safe transfers and positioning using proper body mechanics and equipment (e.g., lifts, transfer belts).
  • Helping clients with meals: feeding assistance, fluid intake, and monitoring dietary restrictions.
  • Providing emotional support and companionship, respecting dignity, privacy, and cultural differences.
  • Observing and reporting changes in clients’ physical or mental condition to the supervising nurse or team lead.
  • Assisting with light housekeeping tasks related to client care (bed making, tidying, laundering personal items).
  • Following infection prevention and control measures and safety protocols at all times.
  • Maintaining accurate, timely documentation as required by the employer and regulatory standards.

Typical Work Settings

Candidates in this International PSW Job Pool may be considered for roles in:

  • Long-term care and nursing homes
  • Retirement residences
  • Home and community care services
  • Supportive housing and group homes
  • Hospitals or rehab centres (where PSW or similar roles exist)

Who Should Apply

This talent pool is intended for internationally trained caregivers / PSW-equivalent workers who:

  • Have experience providing hands-on personal care to seniors, adults with disabilities, or patients in clinical/community settings.
  • Have completed a PSW, caregiver, nursing assistant, or similar program outside Canada (formal or informal training may be considered depending on the employer).
  • Are interested in working as a PSW or support worker in Canada and are open to different shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends) as required by employers.
  • Are willing to work in environments that may include high physical and emotional demands (e.g., dementia care, palliative care, behavioural support).

Preferred Qualifications (may vary by employer)

  • Certificate, diploma, or training as PSW, caregiver, nursing assistant, health care aide, or equivalent in your home country.
  • Previous experience in:
    • Long-term care, home care, or hospital support roles
    • Geriatric care, dementia care, or disability support
  • Basic understanding of English or French (spoken and written); language testing may be required by employers or immigration programs.
  • Demonstrated compassion, patience, and reliability, with a strong client-focused attitude.
  • Willingness to complete any bridging, orientation, or PSW equivalency programs required in the province where work is offered.

Important Notes

  • This is not a direct job offer. By applying, you are joining an International PSW Job Pool so your profile can be considered when employers share suitable vacancies.
  • Salaries, benefits, schedules, and employment terms will be determined by individual employers and will be shared if you are shortlisted for a specific role.
  • Immigration and work authorization are subject to Canadian immigration rules and provincial regulations. Some employers may require you to hold an existing work permit; others may support immigration pathways where applicable.

How to Apply

Please submit the following:

  • Your current resume/CV clearly listing:
    • Education/training (PSW, caregiver, nursing assistant, health care aide, etc.)
    • Work experience in caregiving or health support roles
  • Your current country of residence.
  • Details of any Canadian PSW or caregiver courses completed or in progress (if applicable).
  • Your preferred province(s) or city/region in Canada (e.g., Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta).
  • Your availability (full-time, part-time, shift flexibility).

Apply through this posting by uploading your resume and responding to the application questions. As employers share PSW opportunities that match your profile, shortlisted candidates from this International PSW Job Pool may be contacted for next steps.

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