Personal Support Worker, Complex Care Float Pool

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

Job summary

A leading health care institution in London, Ontario is seeking a Personal Support Worker for the Complex Care Float Pool. Candidates should have a PSW Certificate, skills to manage patients with chronic conditions, and capability for teaching and research activities. This is a part-time position offering a competitive hourly rate. If you're passionate about providing compassionate care, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Proof of registration with HSCPOA required for external applicants.
• Experience and knowledge of the care needs of continuing care patients.
• Ability to successfully complete necessary courses within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage to all units within the Complex Care program.
• Engage in role-related teaching and research activities.
• Support patients with chronic and complex medical conditions.

Skills

Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting

Good oral and written communication skills

Establishing positive interpersonal relationships

Ability to work in a team environment

Flexibility and organizational skills

Capable of meeting physical demands of the position

Education

Graduate of a Personal Support Worker Certificate Program

Secondary (High) School Diploma

Job description

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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

Jul 25, 2025

CARING FOR THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT SINCE 1869

Personal Support Worker, Complex Care Float Pool - 1 position

Complex Care Float Pool
Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON
Part Time
Salary Range: $29.61 - $29.93 /hour

The Complex Care program comprises three units that provide care for individuals with a variety of chronic and complex medical conditions. A broad range of patient care needs are supported by expert and diverse nursing care including complex wound management, mechanical ventilation, acute and chronic palliation, and the management of tube feeds and PICC lines. An interdisciplinary team provides a holistic and collaborative approach to care focusing on the physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient and family. We value respect, excellence and compassion and consistently demonstrate these values in our interactions with our patients, family caregivers and coworkers. Our ultimate goal is to earn the complete confidence of our patients, and their families, by providing exceptional care that meets their individualized care needs.

The 18 bed Palliative Care Unit, provides compassionate end of life care and pain and symptom management for individuals and their families.

The Medically Complex Service comprises two units that provide care for individuals with a variety of chronic and complex medical conditions. The team provides care to patients who require ongoing medical management as well as rehabilitation following a major medical event, accident or illness. We provide support to individuals with a range of chronic complex conditions including designated beds for patients requiring chronic ventilator support. The goal of the Medically Complex Service unit is to return individuals to the community; either to their home or to a long term care setting.
This position will provide coverage to all units within the Complex Care program.



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
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Palliative Care course or ability to successfully complete within 12 months
• Registered to attend the APPS (Advanced Palliative Practice Skills Program) course or ability to successfully complete within 24 months
• Experience and knowledge of the care needs of continuing care patients
• Capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work in the team environment
• Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position which includes heavy lifting, bending, standing, walking, pushing, pulling
• Demonstrated flexibility and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Secondary (High) School Diploma
• Proficiency in French would be an asset

Teaching and Research

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, 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

Posting date: July 23, 2025
Submission deadline: July 29, 2025

Wade Baillie, Human Resources

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