Personal Support Worker - N1

Position Details Job Number: JR01550 Department: Seniors Mental Health Behavioral Harbour North 1 This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain) Job Type: Regular, Full time Contract Duration: (If applicable) 0 months Number of Positions: 1 Union: CUPE Local 786 Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $29.46 - $31.81 Schedule Work Days: Holidays, Monday to Sunday, Weekends Time of Day: Days, Nights Shift: Hours -12 Shift Start: (If applicable) AM 07:00, PM 19:00 Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-08-06 Closing Date: 2026-08-13 Job Description Position Summary Under the supervision of registered nursing staff the Personal Support Worker will be integrated in the unit’s model of care to provide direct quality personal care to patients. Qualifications • Minimum Grade 12 Education and successful completion of a 1 year diploma program as a Certified Personal Support Worker • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification • GPA and CPI certification preferred • Previous PSW/Customer Service experience preferred • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills • Record of good attendance Responsibilities • Assisting patients to meet their basic physical social psychosocial and emotional needs in accordance with their plan of care • Provides personal care to patients including assistance with activities of daily living personal hygiene nutritional needs toileting lifts and transfers utilizing a respectful and caring manner/demeanor • Maintains documentation of patients’ activities of daily living on flowsheets (Dovetale) and reports to registered staff and changes in patient condition • Engages with patient/client that aligns with a patient family centered care philosophy • Works collaboratively with the patient families and the interdisciplinary health care team • Maintains a positive attitude and supports unit initiatives and change • Participates in Transfer of Accountability at change of shift • Adhere to SJHH policies and procedures including IPAC policies and procedures and code response policies specifically utilization of prevention and intervention strategies for patients with responsive behaviours St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.

The Personal Support Worker provides direct quality personal care to patients, including assistance with activities of daily living and hygiene. They also maintain patient documentation and work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health care team.

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education and a 1-year diploma as a Certified Personal Support Worker. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is required, while GPA and CPI certifications are preferred.

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• Personal care
• Patient hygiene
• Documentation
• Communication skills
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Basic cardiac life support
• Patient safety
• Responsive behavior management
• Toileting
• Patient Assistance
• Crisis Prevention
• Accountability
• Positivity
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Mental Health
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Nursing
• Personal Care
• Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)

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

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

14 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

36 heures par semaine