Personal Support Worker (PSW) & Attendant Care Services
Personal support and attendant care assistance for individuals experiencing functional limitations following injury or illness.
Personal support and attendant care assistance is provided for individuals experiencing functional limitations following injury or illness, supporting daily activities, personal care, and independence.
PSW services are delivered within the worker’s training, supervision arrangements, and the applicable care plan. Personal support workers are not regulated health professionals in Ontario; clinical assessments, recommendations, and care plan oversight are provided by the appropriate regulated professional.
What PSW & Attendant Care Services Support
- •Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- •Personal care and hygiene support
- •Mobility and transfer assistance within appropriate training and care plans
- •Home-based attendant care support
- •Assistance with daily routines and functional independence
- •Coordination with rehabilitation providers and family caregivers
Our Clinical Approach
Support begins with a review of functional needs and the care plan established with the client’s treating team. The PSW then assists with the agreed tasks, documents what is provided, and reports changes in function or needs back to the coordinating provider.
Support may include:
- •Activities of daily living — assistance with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation
- •Personal care and hygiene — support delivered with dignity and privacy
- •Mobility and transfers — assistance provided within the worker’s training and the care plan
- •Home-based support — attendant care delivered in the client’s home environment
- •Caregiver coordination — working alongside rehabilitation providers and family caregivers
PSW & Attendant Care in Motor Vehicle Accident Recovery
Following a serious collision injury, personal support and attendant care can help with daily activities while rehabilitation is underway. Support is arranged according to the care plan and the applicable funding pathway.
Assistance is delivered within the worker’s training and supervision arrangements; clinical recommendations and care plan oversight are provided by the appropriate regulated professional.
What to Expect
Coverage & Funding
- •Statutory Accident Benefits (auto insurance) — where included in an approved plan
- •Extended health insurance — coverage varies; confirm with your carrier
- •Private pay
- •Arranged through a referring professional where applicable
Frequently Asked Questions
Request Information
For inquiries about Personal Support Worker (PSW) & Attendant Care Services, contact our intake team. You do not need an account to submit a request — messages sent through our contact form go directly to admin@hcmg.ca.
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