Personal Support Worker

Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare; Windsor; Hybrid; CAD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hôtel Dieu Grace Healthcare (HDGH) in Windsor, Ontario is seeking a dedicated Personal Support Worker to provide direct quality personal care under supervision. You will assist with daily living activities, support patients’ physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, and follow individualized plans of care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with registered healthcare professionals, adherence to safety standards, and compassionate teamwork in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) is required.
• Certification in Standard First Aid and CPR is required.
• Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Patients with Dementia or P.I.E.C.E.S or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in hospice care or similar environment is an asset.
• Ability to work within a collaborative team environment.
• French language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct quality personal care to patients per their plan of care.
• Promote and participate in maintenance of patients’ physical, emotional, social, cultural, intellectual and spiritual function.
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Standards and promote a safe work environment.

Skills

Direct patient care

Communication skills

Compassionate nature

Heavy lifting

Medication administration

Care services

Hospice care asset

Team collaboration

French (asset)

Education

HSCPOA registration

First Aid & CPR

Gentle Persuasive Approaches/PIECÉS (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Personal Support Worker will work under the supervision of a Registered Healthcare Professional (RN or RPN), in a team based care model. As a member of the health care team, the Personal Support Worker provides direct quality personal care to patients in accordance with their respective plan of care. The PSW provides for the individual needs of assigned patients by facilitating, promoting and participating in the maintenance of the patients’ optimum level of physical, emotional, social, cultural, intellectual and spiritual function in accordance with their plan of care. The Personal Support Worker complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Standards for the hospital and is proactive in promoting a safe work environment.

Qualifications

Previous experience in a similar role or relevant healthcare setting – preferred

Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with individuals requiring support

Compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others in need

Ability to perform physical tasks including heavy lifting when necessary

Knowledge of proper medication administration, procedures and protocols

Familiarity with providing care and support services

Experience in hospice care or similar environment is an asset

Ability to work within a collaborative team environment

Excellent communication skills; Proficiency in French language is an asset

Education and/or Certification

Registration with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) - required

Certification in Standard First Aid and CPR – required

Certification in Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Patients with Dementia or P.I.E.C.E.S or equivalent – preferred

Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and hospital needs, we strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Human Resources Department at 519 257 5111 ext. 73023 so we can provide you with appropriate services.

Application Form

At Hôtel Dieu Grace Healthcare (HDGH), we believe that being vital means showing up with purpose, passion, and the drive to make a difference. We are not just hiring; we are building a team of individuals who reflect the communities we serve and who bring their whole selves to the work they do.

HDGH is firmly committed to diversity, striving to ensure our organizational structures are representative of the demographic, ethno-cultural, linguistic, and geographic characteristics of the communities we serve. We value the opportunity to provide equitable employment opportunities and accessible employment practices for all communities, including but not limited to persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and members of identified visible minority groups and racialized communities.

Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and hospital needs, and we strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Human Resources Department at 519.257.5111 ext. 73023 so we can provide you with appropriate services.

And while you are considering joining our team, imagine living in Windsor, Ontario! Canada’s southernmost city which shares the same latitude as Rome, Napa Valley, and Barcelona. Here, you will enjoy miles of waterfront parks, a rich arts and culture scene, and the perks of big city life just across the border in Detroit, all with the charm and affordability of a close-knit, welcoming community.