Personal Support Worker - Cardiovascular Surgery & Cardiac Short Stay

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness services

Close access to TTC and UHN shuttle

Development opportunities within a big

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) seeks a dedicated Personal Support Worker for the Cardiovascular Surgery & Cardiac Short Stay unit at Toronto General Hospital. The temporary part-time role supports patient care under RN/RPN oversight, with up to 24 hours per week and a wage range of CAD 31.70–32.61 per hour.

The position requires completion of a PSW program, registration with HSCPOA, and current BCLS; behavioral management training and acute care experience are assets.

Qualifications

• PSW program completed and accredited.
• Registered with HSCPOA as required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate.
• Behavioral management training (PIECES/U-First/CPI) is an asset.
• Acute care or rehabilitation experience is an asset.
• Good attendance record is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living including feeding, lifts/transfers, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene and toileting.
• Perform delegated tasks by RN/RPN with appropriate training and supervision.
• Communicate and follow the Plan of Care with patients and team.
• Maintain a safe environment by reporting unsafe conditions and changes in patient status.
• Complete and maintain patient records and progress notes per policy.

Education

PSW program completion

Registration with HSCPOA

Current BCLS Certificate

Behavioral management training asset

Acute care / rehab experience asset

Good attendance record

Job description

Personal Support Worker - Cardiovascular Surgery & Cardiac Short Stay

• Contract
• Compensation: CAD 31.7 - CAD 32.61 - hourly

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union: CUPE
New or Replacement Position:Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiac Short Stay
Reports to: NurseManager
Wage Range: $31.70 - $32.61 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: Up to 24 Hours per Week
Shifts: 8 Hour - Days/Alternate Weekends
Status: Temporary Part-Time (6 Months Contract)
Closing Date: November 5, 2026

Job Summary

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) is a member of the inter-professional care team and is expected tomaintaina collaborative and active working relationship with team members in the provision of patient care.

Duties

• Assistpatients with activities of daily living: This includes 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 whichappropriate educationand training has been completed. RNs and RPNs willbe responsible forthe oversight of the PSW when performing the delegated tasks. Delegated tasks can include actions that involve insertion of a digit or instrument into a body cavity, or any care or procedure under the dermis, for example.
• Communicate anddemonstratebasic information in accordance witha patient’s pre-established Plan of Care.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients and staff by reporting and documenting unsafe conditions such as broken equipment as well as any patient behavioral, physical, or cognitive changes. Safety concerns must be reported to an RN, RPN or other regulated health provider, in compliance with patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and proceduresin order toensure a safe environment for patients.
• Complete andmaintainrelated patient records and progress notes, as per hospital policy.

Education & Qualifications

• Education: Successful completion of a PSW program from an accredited communitycollege;
• Registration with HSCPOA (The Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority);
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate;
• Behavioral management training (such as PIECES, U-First, CPI) is considered anasset
• Ability to handle daily mild to moderate physical exertion (i.e.constant standing, walking, climbing, reaching and frequent movement) on an occasional to frequent basis;
• Acute care and/orpreviousrehab experience considered anasset;
• Good attendance record isrequired

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Benefits

• Wellness services & offerings
• Close access to the TTC and UHN shuttle service
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.