Personal Support Worker

St. Joseph's Health Care, London; London; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization in London is seeking a Personal Support Worker to join their interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. Candidates should have a PSW Certificate and essential skills in communication and teamwork. This role involves assisting patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals and engaging in teaching and research activities. Opportunities for career development in a supportive environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Personal Support Worker Certificate Program from an accredited facility.
• Proof of registration with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA).
• Ability to perform functions that require heavy lifting, standing, walking, pushing, and pulling.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.
• Assist with patient lifting, transferring, and ambulation.
• Engage in teaching and research activities related to the role.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to assist with safe lifting and transferring

Education

Graduate of a Personal Support Worker Certificate Program

Secondary (High) School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Please enter or validate your "Education Experience" in your profile. Note: EFFECTIVE March 1, 2025 all external PSW (Personal Support Worker) hires will be required to be registered with https://hscpoa.com/public/public-register

Sep 15, 2025

CARING FOR THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT SINCE 1869

Rehabilitation. Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON. Job Share. Salary Range: $29.61 - $29.93 /hour

It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.

The Inpatient Rehabilitation Program serves individuals with Stroke, Acquired Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury and other Neurological conditions to become as independent as possible and return to the community. The majority of patients return home.

The PSW will work as a member of the interdisciplinary team of dietitians, nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists, physicians, physiotherapists, psychologists, social workers, speech-language pathologists, and therapeutic recreation specialists to help the patient achieve their goals.

Essential Qualifications

• Graduate of a Personal Support Worker Certificate Program from an accredited education facility
• Proof of registration with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) (External Applicants Only)
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, observational skills
• Ability to perform functions that require heavy lifting, bending, standing, walking, pushing, pulling
• Ability to assist with safe lifting, transferring and ambulation of patients
• Ability to work in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Secondary (High) School Diploma
• An interest in working with the rehabilitation population
• Previous experience in a health care environment
• Working knowledge of computer systems
• Knowledge of hospital equipment

Teaching and Research

• St Josephs Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Josephs you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

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