Personal Care at VHA Home HealthCare
VHA’s committed Personal Support Workers (PSWs) and Home Support Workers (HSWs) help clients live more comfortably, safely and as independently as possible. Their skilled, compassionate support can also be a great help to family caregivers looking for a much-needed break.
Common tasks
- Personal care*
- Activities of daily living like grooming, dressing and bathing etc.
- Meal planning and preparation
- Light household duties—e.g. cleaning, laundry and washing dishes
- Support services for parents with newborns, multiple births and/or children with special needs
- Escorting clients to appointments
* Work performed only by qualified PSWs
VHA Personal Care in the news
May / 2023
VHA Home HealthCare Celebrates Personal Support Worker Day
Nov / 2022
An Angel at her door: Client shares heartfelt poem about the impact of personal care
Nov / 2022
From off-site hospital wing to comprehensive transitional care centre: VHA and East Toronto Health Partner’s Kew Beach Unit experiences remarkable growth to become model of integrated care delivery
Nov / 2022
Announcing VHA Research & Innovation’s Fellowship Class of 2022-2023
Call our customer service line to learn more about how VHA services can help you or your loved ones.
Call 416-489-2500