Personal Support Worker

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Union: CUPE TW Service (1 Position)
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Neurovascular Unit
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Work Model: On-Site
Salary: $31.00 - $31.89 per hour (start rate is in accordance with the collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends/Stat Holidays 0700-1500, 1500-2300, 1900-0700, 2300-0700, 0700-1900
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: March 27, 2025

The Krembil Brain Institute at Toronto Western Hospital is home to one of the world's largest and most comprehensive multidisciplinary teams working hand-in-hand to prevent and confront problems of the brain and spine. One in three Canadians will experience a brain-related condition such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Epilepsy, Stroke or Concussion, in their lifetime.

The Neurovascular Unit (NVU) within the Krembil Brain Institute (KBI) program is the first of its kind in Canada. We champion a vision of right environment, for the right patient at the right time. It is a world-class care centre offering 44 in-patient beds including 20 High Acuity Level II beds for patients who require specialized interventions and monitoring. The Neurovascular Unit was designated as the District Stroke Centre for the West Toronto Region.

In 2017, NVU achieved stroke distinction from the Accreditation Canada for demonstrating national leadership, clinical excellence and commitment for continuous improvement of care for neurovascular patients.

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.

• 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

Why join UHN?

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 compensation & benefits (medical, dental, etc.)
• HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
• 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.)
  
  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.

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.