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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

What is a PSW?
A Personal Support Worker is trained to help with personal and daily-living tasks. In Ontario, PSWs can register with the public HSCPOA register, which families can search.
Can a PSW give medications?
PSWs typically remind and assist with medication. Administering medications or clinical tasks usually requires a nurse. Ask each provider what their staff are trained and permitted to do.

Providers offering personal care

A sample of GTA providers that list personal care. Browse the full directory to filter by your area.

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Bayshore HealthCare
Agency · Serves Durham, York, Peel, Halton, Toronto
Listed

Canadian home and community healthcare company that sends caregivers and nurses to provide personal care, nursing, and companionship in seniors' homes.

Companion carePersonal careDementia careRespite care
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SE Health
Agency · Serves York, Peel, Toronto
Listed

Not-for-profit social enterprise providing home and community care, including nursing and personal support, to clients across Ontario.

Personal careNursingRespite careDementia care
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Home Instead
Agency · Serves York, Peel, Halton, Toronto
Listed

Franchise network providing non-medical in-home senior care including companionship, personal care, and Alzheimer's and dementia support.

Companion carePersonal careDementia careRespite care
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Nurse Next Door
Agency · Serves York, Toronto
Listed

Home care franchise offering companionship, personal care, and registered nursing to seniors, available around the clock.

Companion carePersonal careDementia careNursing
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Right at Home Canada
Agency · Serves York, Peel, Halton, Toronto
Listed

Home care franchise providing in-home services for adults with physical and cognitive challenges, from companionship to skilled nursing.

Companion carePersonal careDementia careNursing
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TheKey
Agency · Serves Peel, Toronto
Listed

Home care provider offering hourly and 24/7 in-home senior care, from a few hours of help to live-in support.

Companion carePersonal careDementia care24-hour care
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