Personal Support Worker - RCC

Position Details Job Number: JR01574 Department: This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Reactivation Care Centre Dundas 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 new role Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-08-11 Closing Date: 2026-08-18 Job Description Unit Profile The Reactivation Care Centre (RCC) is a specialized short‑stay program that supports patients who no longer require acute medical hospital care but need focused rehabilitation before returning home or transitioning to another care setting. Our interdisciplinary team delivers goal‑directed assessment, treatment, and functional reactivation to prevent deconditioning and ensure safe, effective transitions. Grounded in unstoppable compassion, the RCC team works collaboratively to help patients with diverse needs achieve optimal wellness in a purpose‑designed environment that promotes mobility, engagement, and recovery. The unit plays a key role in enhancing patient outcomes, improving system flow, and supporting a dignified, person‑centred care experience. 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 personal care to patients, assisting with activities of daily living and physical needs under the supervision of registered nursing staff. They also maintain accurate documentation of patient activities and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery and transitions.

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education and a 1-year diploma as a Certified Personal Support Worker. Additionally, current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is required, with preference given to those with GPA and CPI certifications.

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Personal care
• Patient rehabilitation
• Activities of daily living
• Lifts and transfers
• Documentation
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Basic cardiac life support
• Communication skills
• Patient safety
• Infection prevention and control
• Responsive behavior management
• Toileting
• Patient Assistance
• Crisis Prevention
• Accountability
• Positivity
• Compassion
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Rehabilitation
• Nursing
• Personal Care
• Radiology Certified Coder
• 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

19 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine