Personal Support Worker - CVICU

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive offer packages

HOOPP

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network is seeking a Personal Support Worker to join the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit team at Toronto General Hospital. The role focuses on assisting patients with daily living activities, supporting RNs and RPNs, and contributing to a safe, patient-centered care environment.

The position is permanent part-time with shifts including days, evenings, nights, and weekends; wage range is $31.70 to $32.61 per hour, in accordance with the collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a PSW program from an accredited college.
• Current registration with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living: feeding, lifts and transfers, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, toileting.
• Perform delegated tasks under RN/RPN supervision with proper education and training.
• Communicate and demonstrate information per the Plan of Care.
• Ensure a safe environment by reporting unsafe conditions and changes in patient status.
• Complete and maintain related patient records and progress notes.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Team communication

Education

PSW program completion

HSCPOA registration

BCLS certificate

Job description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #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 it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Union:CUPE
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Reports to: Nurse Manager
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 Hours Days/Evening/Nights/Weekdays/Weekends
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: September 3, 2026

Duties

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) is a member of the inter-professional care team and is expected to maintain a collaborative and active working relationship with team members in the provision of patient care. Additionally, the PSW will be expected to:

1. Assist patients with activities of daily living: This includes feeding, lifts and transfers, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, and toileting.
2. Perform tasks delegated by an RN or RPN in compliance with the RHPA for which appropriate education and training has been completed. RNs and RPNs will be responsible for the 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.
3. Communicate and demonstrate basic information in accordance with a patient’s pre-established Plan of Care.
4. 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 procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients.
5. Complete and maintain related patient records and progress notes, as per hospital policy.

• Education: Successful completion of a PSW program from an accredited college (i.e. George Brown College, Centennial, Humber, Mohawk, and any other accredited college);
• Current registration with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA);
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate;
• Behavioral management training (such as PIECES, U-First, CPI) is considered an asset
• 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/or previous rehab experience considered an asset

Why join UHN?

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.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• 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.