Personal Support Worker (PSW), Telemetry/Integrated Stroke Unit/Medicine/Complex Continuing Car[...]

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance; Stratford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance is seeking a Personal Support Worker for their Stratford site. This regular part-time position involves providing direct personal care to patients, ensuring compliance with their care plans while working as part of a collaborative healthcare team. The ideal candidate will hold a PSW certificate and have experience in a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a Personal Support Worker certificate from an accredited college.
• Grade 12 education is required.
• Current BCLS certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct quality and safe personal care according to care plans.
• Support patients with daily living activities (ADLs) and vital sign monitoring.
• Work collaboratively within an inter-professional team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Personal Support Worker certificate

Minimum grade 12 education

Job description

POSTING DATE: June 26, 2025 POSTING #299-25 (CUPE Service)

EXPIRY DATE: July 3, 2025

HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE

NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

Telemetry / Integrated Stroke Unit / Medicine/Complex Continuing Care Unit

Primary Site: Stratford

Regular Part-Time

(Shifts: 8 or 12 hour shifts, Days/Evenings, 7 day/week coverage, may be subject to change)

POSITION SUMMARY: As a member of the inter-professional collaborative team, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) provides direct quality and safe personal care in accordance with patient’s respective care plans, under the direction and supervision of regulated healthcare providers.

REPORTS TO: Manager, Inpatient/Outpatient, Medicine

Manager, Intensive Care Unit, ISU/Telemetry, Cardiorespiratory

DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible

SALARY: $29.66 to $31.35 per hour

Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum grade 12 education
• Personal Support Worker certificate from an accredited Ontario Community College or a Registered Private College
• Current BCLS certification
  
  

Experience

• Recent hospital experience preferred.
• Demonstrates excellent critical thinking, problem solving and conflict management skills
• Demonstrates time management and organizational/prioritization skills.
  
  

Abilities

• Ability to function as an effective team member
• Ability to work with a variety of patient populations
• Ability to take vital signs and accurately document, communicate abnormal findings
• Ability to perform skin assessments
• Ability to assist patients with ADLs such as personal care, toileting, feeding and recreational activities
• Ability to assist patients with transfers and ambulation
• Ability to report any patient difficulties with chewing, drinking and/or swallowing
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
• Working knowledge of or the ability to quickly comprehend the Meditech Information System
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Flexible and able to adapt readily to a rapidly changing environment
  
  

Please be advised that we are no longer accepting emailed or paper-based resumes. Please submit a complete resume by visiting our job opportunities page on our website: www.hpha.ca

The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive workplace. HPHA is committed to creating an environment where all staff, physicians, volunteers and patients see themselves reflected in the workforce, physical surroundings and the broader community, and where everyone feels safe, valued and free to be who they are while receiving fair and equitable supports and opportunities. Upon individual requests, attempts will be made to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.