Job Title Personal Support Worker - Medicine PT 2025-6094

Overview

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full-time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

Job Description

Salary

$29.660 - 30.898

Schedule

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends & Holidays

Shift

8 hrs / 12 hrs

Reporting to the Manager, the Personal Support Worker provides personal care for patients and supports patient flow within the hospital as required. The Personal Support Worker communicates effectively with patients, staff, and families, and provides excellent customer service at all times. Responsibilities include assisting patients with activities of daily living, measuring vital signs, and practicing within the scope of their education. Documentation in the electronic record is required for care provided. This position works cooperatively with team members and receives direction from registered staff. The incumbent demonstrates professional responsibility and actions consistent with hospital policies and procedures. This is a position to work all shifts including days, nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Note: Posted hours do not guarantee shift stability and shifts may change.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate from a recognized college/private career college or school board is required
• Registered with the Health and Supporting Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSPCOA) - required
• Current BCLS certification required
• 2-3 years current experience as a Personal Support Worker required
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of patient populations
• Current experience in a hospital environment preferred
• Proficient computer skills and excellent keyboarding skills preferred
• Previous experience with Meditech system is an asset
• Working knowledge of routine practices related to Infection Control required
• Ongoing commitment to continuous learning preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proven dedication to an interdisciplinary team approach
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be flexible
• Regular attendance is required

As part of our commitment to health and safety amid COVID-19, all staff must have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada, subject to applicable accommodations.

The successful external applicant must provide a criminal record check in original format, dated within two months of the conditional offer, as per federal and provincial legislation.

CMH Inclusion Statement

At CMH, community matters. We acknowledge the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Chinnonton peoples. We are committed to fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace that promotes belonging and is free from violence, harassment, and discrimination.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities, and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI), providing access to resources and education to support our inclusive culture.

Mari Iromoto, Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources

We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CMH uses AI-based technologies in applicant screening to promote fair and unbiased hiring practices, supporting our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. These tools assist human decision-making and are regularly audited for fairness.