- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Temporary
- CA$32–CA$33 per hour
The Personal Support Worker (PSW) is a member of the inter‑professional care team and is expected to maintain a collaborative and active working relationship with team members in the provision of patient care.
Compensation
Wage Range: $32.33 to $33.26 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living including feeding, lifts and transfers, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, and toileting
- Perform tasks delegated by an RN or RPN in compliance with the RHPA for which appropriate education and training has been completed
- Communicate and demonstrate basic information in accordance with a patient’s pre‑established Plan of Care
- Ensure a safe environment for patients and staff by reporting and documenting unsafe conditions and any patient behavioral, physical, or cognitive changes
- Complete and maintain related patient records and progress notes as per hospital policy
Requirements
- Successful completion of a PSW program from an accredited community college
- Current registration with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA)
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
- Nice to have: Behavioral management training (e.g., PIECES, U-First, CPI)
- Nice to have: Acute care and/or previous rehab experience