Personal Support Worker - Medical Radiation Inpatient Oncology

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & benefits

HOOPP pension plan

Wellness services & offerings

Close access to TTC & UHN shuttle

Job summary

University Health Network is seeking a Personal Support Worker to join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre team. The role supports an interprofessional care plan for inpatients, performing daily living activities and assisting with mobility under RN/RPN supervision.

Successful PSW program completion, HSCPOA registration, and a current BCLS certificate are required; behavioral management training is an asset.

Qualifications

• Assisting patients with activities of daily living (feeding, transfers, bathing, hygiene).
• Maintaining patient records and progress notes per policy.
• Communicating Plans of Care and safety considerations to the team.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including feeding, lifts/transfers, bathing and toileting.
• Perform delegated tasks by RN/RPN under RHPA with appropriate supervision.
• Communicate routine care information as per Plan of Care.
• Ensure a safe environment and report unsafe conditions to the team.
• Complete and maintain related patient records and progress notes.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Documentation

Education

PSW program completion

HSCPOA registration

BCLS certificate

Behavioral management training (PIECES/U-First/CPI) asset

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: NOWU
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site:Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department:Medical/Radiation Inpatient Oncology
Reports to:Nurse Manager
Wage:$30.39 – 31.88 (start rate is non-negotiable)
Hours:0.5FTE
Shifts:Days/Evenings
Status:Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date:August 13, 2026

Position Summary:

Our dynamic, interprofessional team consists of, but is not limited to, physicians, nurses, health care assistants, respiratory therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, dietitians, social work, pharmacy, and spiritual and religious care. A key focus of the health care team is the promotion of quality patient outcomes and exceptional patient experiences.

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:

• Additionally, the PSW will be expected to: Assist patients 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 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.
• Communicate and demonstrate basic information in accordance with a 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 procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients.
• Complete and maintain related patient records and progress notes, as per hospital policy.

• Education: Successful completion ofa PSW program from an accredited community 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;
• Good attendance record is required

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 compensation & benefits (medical, dental, etc.)
• HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
• 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.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
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.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.