Personal Support Worker (GMCH) #2026-191

Wellington Health Care Alliance (WHCA); Fergus; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus, Ontario, is seeking a temporary part-time Personal Support Worker to join a collaborative team. The role focuses on safety, dignity, and comprehensive personal care for patients, including assistance with daily activities and transportation to tests.

The position is unionized (UNIFOR) and requires PSW certification, CPR/First Aid, and flexibility in day, evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of an approved PSW Diploma/Certification from a recognized program.
• CPR Heart Saver Level and Standard First Aid required.
• Previous experience in assisting patients with basic personal care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Focus on client safety and ethical standards.
• Develop respectful relationships with patients and families to meet care needs.
• Maintain dignity and individuality of each patient.
• Provide personal care covering physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
• Observe and report changes in patients’ conditions to the team.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Escort patients to diagnostic tests as needed.
• Record and monitor patient information including height and weight.
• Support safe environment and infection control measures.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Flexible hours

Basic computer skills

Education

PSW Diploma/Certification

CPR – HeartSaver & First Aid

Job description

August 27, 2026

GROVES MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

POSTING #2026-191

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

(TEMPORARY PART TIME)

One (1) temporary part 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 Check
• Must 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:

• $28.27 per hour

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.