Personal Support Workers, Post-Acute Speciality Services (Temporary, Part-Time)

Northumberland Hills Hospital; Cobourg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a Personal Support Worker to deliver patient-centered care in Cobourg. The ideal candidate will have a PSW Certificate and experience in an acute care setting. Responsibilities include personal hygiene assistance and support for patients with challenging behaviors. This part-time position offers $29.84 - $31.54 hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) is required.
• Recent patient care experience as a PSW in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge of person and family-centered care with geriatric focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient-centered care including assistance with personal hygiene.
• Support mouth care and feeding, skin care for prevention of pressure injuries.
• Document care and work autonomously under supervision of healthcare provider.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Knowledge of body mechanics

Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Critical thinking skills

Education

Personal Support Worker - Ontario College Certificate

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Level II

Current CPR and First Aid

Job description

Overview

Personal Support Workers, Post-Acute Specialty Services (Temporary, Part-Time)

Posted: Monday, September 8th, 2025 at 12:00am. Reference #: 00959. Application Deadline: Monday, September 15th, 2025 at 12:00am. Scope: Public. Position: Personal Support Workers. Department: Post-Acute Specialty Services. Term: Temporary, Part-Time. Pay: $29.84 - $31.54 hourly as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Values and Commitment

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that recognises everyone’s contributions and respects everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.

Equity and Accessibility Statement

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests, including racialized persons, Indigenous People, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to diversification of ideas. We strive to make our hiring process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required. For accommodation needs, please email [e-mail]. We do not use artificial intelligence in our hiring process.

Location and About NHH

Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH delivers a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Post-acute specialty services (PASS) include restorative care and rehabilitation. NHH offers diagnostic services including MRI, CT and mammography. The hospital serves the catchment area of west Northumberland County with a population of about 67,000. NHH employs more than 850 people and partners with physicians, midwives and volunteers. For more information, visit nhh.ca or follow us on social media.

Role Overview

The Northumberland Hills Hospital Personal Support Worker (PSW) provides quality patient-centered care, including assistance with personal hygiene, activities of daily living and mobility according to the plan of care. The PSW supports mouth care and feeding, skin care for treatment and prevention of Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries, and works with patients who have dementia or challenging behaviors by implementing stimulating activities and engaging with patients as per care plans. The PSW works and documents autonomously under the supervision of a regulated health care provider.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Personal Support Worker - Ontario College Certificate from an accredited community college
• Registration with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) is required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Level II: Basic Rescuer certification
• Current CPR and First Aid
• Recent patient care experience as a PSW in an acute care hospital setting preferred
• Knowledge of body mechanics for one-person transport by wheelchair or stretcher; understanding of lifting and transferring patients; experience with stretchers, beds, wheelchairs
• Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to work with patients, families, and healthcare team
• Applies NHH values and professional practice standards to patient care
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Knowledge of person and family-centered care with geriatric focus

Physical Effort and Working Conditions

• Handle a challenging workload with high patient volumes and acuity
• Respond professionally in high-stress or emergency situations; strong critical thinking
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication; computer skills
• Maintain patient focus and demonstrate reliable attendance
• Stand, walk, and stand for extended periods; bend or squat as needed
• Pushing and pulling equipment; transport patients on stretchers/beds or wheelchairs
• Assist patients during transfers within the hospital
• Move wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds through corridors
• May wear personal protective equipment and may encounter unpleasant tasks, sights or odours
• Adhere to safe work practices and report injuries, illnesses and hazards
• Contribute to patient safety and safety culture

Employment Requirements

Successful applicants must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check completed within the last year, within the first 60 days of employment. Ontario Provincial Police checks may take up to about 10 weeks. Successful applicants must also complete the Health Care Worker Health review process, including providing an up-to-date immunization record to comply with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first 30 days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff. Parts or all of the hiring process may be conducted virtually. We are a scent-free environment; please avoid wearing strongly scented fragrances when visiting the hospital.

We thank all those who express interest in this position; due to high volumes of inquiries, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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