Patient Support Assistant

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie, Ontario, is looking for a Patient Support Assistant to greet and assist patients, and help with unit needs. The role requires professionalism, critical thinking, and patient-centered service.

Education: high school diploma; 1 year in customer service is preferred. Weekend/evening hours may be required; CPI training is an asset. Join RVH to support safe patient transport and information delivery.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in customer service, front-facing and interactions with the public is an asset.
• Emergency Department experience an asset.
• Non Violent Crisis Prevention (CPI) training an asset.
• Self-starter with a positive nature, a can-do attitude and be a strong team player.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload with varying deliverables.
• Ability to work both within a team and independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high degree of service to the patients, visitors, staff, and physicians.
• Perform AIDET when interacting with patients, visitors, families (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You).
• Exhibit professionalism and respect in all forms of communication.
• Adhere to RVH Code of Conduct and Privacy Pledge.
• Comply with infection prevention and control practices and use of PPE.
• Responsible for safe and efficient movement of patients via wheelchair or bed.
• Transport patients/visitors needing assistance via wheelchair.
• Provide wayfinding and other information to patients and visitors.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPI training

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Job Title

Program & Department

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Full / Part Time

Part-Time

Temporary End Date (Anticipated)

Union

Requisition Close Date

24 September 2026

Salary Plan / Job Grade

$21.32 - $26.34 ( SE_17 )

Job Posting Reason

Current Vacancy

Job Summary & Requirements

The Patient Support Assistant is a value-added position to support patient flow process by greeting and assisting patients, as well as assisting with unit needs. The Patient Support Assistant position requires professionalism, critical thinking, and sensitivity.

Education:

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required Experience
• Minimum 1 year experience in customer service, forward facing and interactions with the public is an asset
• Emergency Department experience an asset
• Non Violent Crisis Prevention (CPI) trainingan asset
• Self-starter with a positive nature, pleasant disposition, a can-do attitude and be a strong team player
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and customer service skills
• Effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize workload with varying deliverables
• Ability to work both within a team and independently with minimal supervision
• Must maintain confidentiality pertaining to patients and staff
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, afternoons, evening and midnight shifts
• Adherence to policy and procedures related to health and safety and patient safety
• Ability to push and pull wheeled equipment and moveable carts

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Provide a high degree of service to the patients, visitors, staff, and physicians
• Perform AIDET when interacting with patients, visitors, families (A-Acknowledge, I-Introduce, D-Duration, E-Explanation, T-Thank You)
• Exhibit professionalism and respect in all forms of communication
• Adhere to RVH Code of Conduct and Privacy Pledge
• Comply with evidence-based practices and standards (including Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), safe use of equipment
• Responsible for the safe and efficient movement of patients via a wheelchair, stretcher or bed which may include patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, and other equipment
• Transport patients/visitors needing assistance via wheelchair dispatched by a staff person
• Provide wayfinding and other information to patients and visitors
• Respond to call for assistance with patient transportation by stretcher using the information provided by the staff person
• Confirm patient identifiers prior to all patient transportation tasks
• Communicate and collaborate with other members of Team RVH, such as nursing, clerical, logistics, etc.

Equity & Inclusion

RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

Accommodations

RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at [e-mail].

RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

Equity & Inclusion

RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-safe environment, please visit: https://www.rvh.on.ca/about-rvh/equity-inclusion/

Accommodations

RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at [e-mail].

RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.