Personal Support Worker, RCC 4 and 5 UNIT – PT(J0925-0446) – Transitional Care-J0925-0446

North York General Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Ontario is seeking a part-time Personal Support Worker to assist in providing care to residents in the Reactivation Care Centre. Candidates should have a PSW certificate and experience with elderly patients. The role includes assisting with daily living activities and ensuring patient dignity and well-being. This position offers a competitive compensation package, including the option to join a pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan

Inclusivity and accessibility accommodations

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in inpatient Geriatric/Rehab or Long-Term Care.
• Knowledge of Infection Control Practices.
• Ability to perform responsibilities in a courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing personnel in providing personal care to residents.
• Attend to personal care needs including hygiene and grooming.
• Support patients’ independence and emotional well-being.

Skills

Caring and trusting relationships

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate

Registered with Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Personal Support Worker, RCC 4 and 5 UNIT – PT (J0925-0446)

Job Details: Union SEIU-S; Department: Transitional Care >> Reactivation Care Center >> RCC 4 and 5 UNIT; Reports To: Clinical Team Manager; Job Category: Healthcare Professional

FTE: 0.6; Shifts: All shifts (SEIU only), Day, Evening, Nights, Weekends; Shift Duration: 8’s, 12’s; Status: Part-Time Permanent; Number of Positions: 1; Site: NYGH Finch Site, 555 Finch Ave W; Salary: $26.46 – $30.29 /Hour

Post Date: 22/09/2025; Closing Date: 30/09/2025

Position Summary

Personal Support Worker, Reactivation Care Centre Unit 4/5

Your goal in this position is to assist nursing personnel in providing personal care to residents and perform such procedures and treatments for which you have received special instructions. You will also perform other duties associated with the activities of daily living of the residents. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.

On a practical level, you will:

• Perform all duties in accordance with legislation, the Mission Statement, Organizational Philosophy and Administrative policies and procedures of North York General Hospital Reactivation Care Centre
• Perform direct and indirect patient care activities to carry out the Interprofessional Care Plan. The scope of activities is directed and assigned by the RN/RPN or appropriate multidisciplinary team members.
• Under direction from a Registered Health Care Provider attend to the personal care needs of the patients including but not limited to: hygiene, grooming and dressing, toileting, recording nutrition and hydration intake, provision of preventative skin care
• Supports patients’ independence, dignity, social, emotional and cultural well-being
• Work is moderately heavy, involving moderately heavy lifting, walking, standing, bending, pushing and pulling of equipment
• Communicate effectively with elderly people and colleagues

Qualifications

• Completed Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate from a College of Applied Arts and Technology
• Registered and in good standing with The Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA)
• 1-2 years’ experience in inpatient Geriatric/Rehab or Long-Term Care experience
• Experience working with patients with cognitive impairment/dementia and experience working with patients who exhibit responsive behaviors preferred
• Demonstrated Knowledge of Infection Control Practices
• Demonstrated aptitude to foster caring and trusting relationships with elderly patients and families
• Demonstrated ability to work well with team members
• Effective organizational and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to perform responsibilities in a courteous manner
• Ability to function independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to ongoing education and development
• Demonstrated excellent customer service, organizational and problem-solving skills (test will be administered)
• Excellent Attendance Record
• Skilled in Point of Care (POC), preferred
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English required
• Ability to speak a second language as an asset
• Bilingualism in French/English an asset

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part Time Regular position with 8- and 12- hours shifts, All Shifts, days, evening, nights, weekends, in the Reactivation Care Centre Unit 4 & 5 at 555 Finch Ave W. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.

How to Apply

Think you’re the right person for the job? Here’s your first chance to show us why:

• Ensure to meet the deadline – only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
• We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.

Please refer to the Job Opportunities page on eric for more detailed application instructions.

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.