Personal Support Worker (GMCH) #2025-232

Groves Hospital & Foundation; Centre Wellington; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare facility in Ontario is seeking a Full-Time Personal Support Worker to become a key member of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include ensuring client safety, providing personal assistance, and documenting patient information. Candidates should have a PSW Diploma, CPR, and prior healthcare experience. This position offers a competitive salary at $26.65 per hour, with a focus on creating an inclusive and respectful workplace.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved PSW Diploma/Certification from a recognized program.
• CPR certificate and Standard First Aid required.
• Minimum of one to two years of related experience in a health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Focus on client safety and ethical standards.
• Provide personal care meeting physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of patients.
• Document patient information including height, weight, and care provided.

Skills

Client safety focus

Ability to develop respectful relationships

Basic computer skills

Collaboration in a team environment

Education

Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certification

CPR Certificate and Standard First Aid

Job description

December 12, 2025

GROVES MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

POSTING #2025-232

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

(FULL TIME)

One (1) full time Personal Support Worker position is available at Groves Memorial Community Hospital. You will be an integral part of a collaborative and inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering exemplary care to our patients.

This position is unionized with UNIFOR Service.

Responsibilities

• Having a strong focus on client safety and ethical standards
• Developing respectful working relationships with patients and families to meet their care needs
• Being respectful of the dignity and the individuality of each patient
• Providing personal care that meets the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of each patient - including, but not limited to, preventative skin care, hygiene, grooming and dressing, nutrition, use and care of adaptive aids/prosthesis; elimination and toileting
• Observing, assessing, and reporting changes in patients’ behaviors and activities
• Participating in multidisciplinary team environment
• Assisting and attending to special needs of the patients
• Escorting patients into diagnostic tests as needed
• Collecting and monitoring patient information
• Taking the patient’s height and weight and documenting the care given accordingly
• Assisting with appropriate levels of supervision of patients
• Maintaining the safety and comfort of patients by ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors and adhering to hospital infection control measures

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved Personal Support Worker (PSW) Diploma/Certification from a recognized program
• CPR certificate at the Heart Saver Level and Standard First Aid
• Previous experience in assisting patients with basic personal care needed
• Minimum of one to two years of related experience in a health care setting preferred
• Responsible, energetic individual with above average ability to prioritize and organize in a busy environment
• Knowledgeable regarding the scope of practice for various job categories
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team, patients, families, and general public
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to follow through with requests
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Capable of working independently and able to take direction
• Knowledge of principles of medical asepsis and universal precautions
• Demonstrated positive relationships with other health care professionals and able to contribute to the development of an environment conducive to excellent patient care
• Willing to work flexible hours

Additional Qualifications

• Satisfactory performance and attendance required
• Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
• Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector CheckMust complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired

Hours of Work

• 12-hour shifts; day, evening, night and weekend shifts as per department schedule.

Salary

• $26.65 per hour

Interested applicants please submit your cover letter and resume on BambooHR at https://whca.bamboohr.com/jobs/ by 4:00pm on December 20, 2025.

INTERNAL applicants please apply with your work email address.

EXTERNAL applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Groves Memorial Community Hospital strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.

Groves Memorial Community Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.