Personal Support Worker - Spinal Cord Rehab Program

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Competitive offer packages

HOOPP pension plan participation

Close access to Transit and shuttle

Flexible work environment

Development and promotions within a大

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The University Health Network (UHN) is seeking a Part-Time Personal Support Worker for the Spinal Cord Rehab Program at the Toronto Rehab Institute – Lyndhurst Centre. This 20-hour-per-week temporary role reports to the Manager, Program Services and offers a wage range of CAD 31.70–32.61 per hour, starting in accordance with the collective agreement.

Shifts are days. The PSW collaborates with an interprofessional team to support daily living activities, document progress, and maintain a safe

Competenze

• Current registration with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate.
• Behavioral management training (PIECES, U-First, CPI) is considered an asset.
• Ability to handle daily mild to moderate physical exertion (standing, walking, climbing, reaching, movement).
• Acute care and/or previous rehab experience considered an asset.
• Good attendance record is required.

Mansioni

• Assist patients with activities of daily living including feeding, lifts/transfers, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene and toileting.
• Perform tasks delegated by an RN or RPN with appropriate education and training; RNs/RPNs oversee the PSW.
• Communicate basic information according to the Plan of Care.
• Maintain a safe environment by reporting unsafe conditions and changes in patient status.
• Complete and maintain patient records and progress notes per hospital policy.

Conoscenze

HSCPOA registration

BCLS Certificate

Physical exertion endurance

Attendance record

Behavioral management training asset

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Personal Support Worker - Spinal Cord Rehab Program

• Contract
• Compensation: CAD 31.7 - CAD 32.61 - hourly

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.

Union: CUPE
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Rehab Institute - Lyndhurst Centre
Department: Spinal Cord Rehab Program
Reports to: Manager, Program Services
Hours: 20 hours per week
Wage Range: $31.70 - $32.61 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Part Time
Closing Date: October 15, 2026

Position Summary

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) is a member of the interprofessional care team and is expected to maintain a collaborative and active working relationship with team members in the provision of patient care.

Duties

• Assistpatients with activities of daily living: This includes feeding, lifts and transfers, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, and toileting.
• Perform tasks assigned or as delegated by an RN or RPN in compliance with the RHPA for whichappropriate educationand training has been completed. RNs and RPNs willbe responsible forthe oversight of the PSW when performing the assigned or 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 anddemonstratebasic informationin accordance witha 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 proceduresin order toensure a safe environment for patients.
• Complete andmaintainrelated patient records and progress notes, as per hospital policy.

Qualifications

• 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 anasset
• 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/orpreviousrehab experience considered anasset;
• Good attendance record isrequired

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.

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• 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.At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.