Personal Support Worker

Company Description 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. www.uhn.ca Job Description Union: CUPE TW Service Number of Vacancies: 1 New or Replacement: Replacement Site: Toronto Western Hospital Department: 8A ALC Reports to: Nurse Manager Hours: up to 24 hours per week Shifts: Day/Evening/Night/Stat 0730-1530, 1530-2330 2330-0730 Salary: $31.70 - $32.61 (start rate is non-negotiable) Status: Permanent Part-Time Closing Date: August 20, 2026 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 assigned or as 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 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 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. 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 procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients. Complete and maintain related 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 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; Excellent computer skills; Good attendance record is required Additional Information 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. 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. Department: Other (Not Listed) Compensation: CAD 31.70 - CAD 32.61 - hourly

The Personal Support Worker assists patients with activities of daily living, including feeding, bathing, and transfers, while maintaining a safe environment. They also perform delegated clinical tasks under the supervision of regulated health professionals and document patient progress.

Candidates must hold current registration with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority and a Basic Cardiac Life Support certificate. The role requires the ability to handle physical exertion and excellent computer skills, with acute care or rehab experience considered an asset.

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan • Corporate discounts • Travel discounts • Restaurant discounts • Parking discounts • Phone plan discounts • Auto insurance discounts • On-site gyms • Professional development opportunities

• Clinical carePreferred

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• Patient care
• Activities of daily living
• Lifts and transfers
• Skin care
• Oral hygiene
• Toileting
• Patient safety
• Documentation
• Behavioral management
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Computer skills
• Inter-professional collaboration
• Patient Assistance
• Oral Hygiene
• Research
• Acute Care
• Artificial Intelligence
• Medical Research
• Management
• Cardiology
• Computer Literacy
• Patient Safety
• Innovation
• Infectious Diseases
• Management Training And Development
• Oncology
• Rehabilitation
• Palliative Care
• Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
• Skin Care
• Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Registered Practical Nurse

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Personal Support Worker
• Caregiver / Personal Care Aide
• Companions and Valets
• Personal Care Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 21, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

24 hours per week