Personal Care (PSW) in the GTA
Personal care is hands-on support with the activities of daily living, usually delivered by a trained Personal Support Worker (PSW). It is the right fit when companionship is no longer enough.
Typical GTA cost: $30–$45 / hr. A market range to set expectations, not a quote. Most agencies have a 3–4 hour minimum per visit.
What personal care usually covers
- Bathing, showering, and grooming
- Dressing and toileting
- Mobility and transfer assistance
- Incontinence care
- Feeding and meal support
- Medication reminders
Common questions
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Providers offering personal care
A sample of GTA providers that list personal care. Browse the full directory to filter by your area.
Registered charity providing home care, nursing, palliative care, and dementia day programs to residents of Halton Region.
Canadian home and community healthcare company that sends caregivers and nurses to provide personal care, nursing, and companionship in seniors' homes.
Independent agency providing hourly and live-in caregivers for seniors, including dementia and Alzheimer's support, across Toronto.
Not-for-profit home and community care provider offering personal care, Meals on Wheels, and caregiver support across the GTA.
Home and clinic-based healthcare provider offering personal support, nursing, physiotherapy, and other therapies across Ontario.
Independently owned franchise office providing PSW-delivered in-home care for seniors in Richmond Hill, Markham, and Thornhill.
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