Personal Support Worker - Talent Pool (E.W. Bickle Centre)

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Personal Support Worker, where your dedication to patient care makes a real difference. In this role, you will be an integral part of an inter-professional care team, assisting patients with daily activities and ensuring their comfort and safety. With a commitment to excellence, you will work alongside inspiring healthcare professionals while enjoying a wide range of benefits and opportunities for growth. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Benefits

Wellness services & offerings

Close access to TTC and UHN shuttle service

Opportunities for development and promotions

Corporate discounts (travel, restaurants, etc.)

On-site gyms

Qualifications

• Completion of a PSW program from an accredited community college is required.
• Current BCLS certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities like feeding and bathing.
• Communicate and demonstrate basic information according to care plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Behavioral Management Training

Communication Skills

Physical Exertion Handling

Education

Completion of PSW Program

Job description

Personal Support Worker - Talent Pool (E.W. Bickle Centre)

• Full-time
• Department: Complex Continuing Care

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research, and education.

Disclaimer: This is a talent pool only for Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - E.W. Bickle Centre. We appreciate your interest and will be in touch if a suitable opening becomes available.

Position Summary

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

Duties

• 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.
• 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.
• Complete and maintain related patient records and progress notes, as per hospital policy.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Successful completion of a PSW program from an accredited community college.
• 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.

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.

• 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.).

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.