Personal Support Worker - Medical/Radiation Inpatient Oncology
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Responsibilities
- Additionally, the PSW will be expected to: Assist patients with activities of daily living: This includes feeding, lifts and transfers, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, and toileting.
- Communicate and demonstrate basic information in accordance with a patient's pre-established Plan of Care.
- Complete and maintain related patient records and progress notes, as per hospital policy.
- Education: Successful completion of a PSW program from an accredited community college;
- 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;
- Good attendance record is required
- Why join 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.
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Additional Information
Union: NOWU New or Replacement: Replacement Number of Vacancies: 1 Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Department: Medical/Radiation Inpatient Oncology Reports to: Nurse Manager Wage: $30.99 - 31.88 (start rate is non-negotiable) Hours: 1.0 FTE Shifts: Days/Evenings/Holidays Status: Permanent Full-Time Closing Date: June 4, 2026 Position Summary: Our dynamic, interprofessional team consists of, but is not limited to, physicians, nurses, health care assistants, respiratory therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, dietitians, social work, pharmacy, and spiritual and religious care. A key focus of the health care team is the promotion of quality patient outcomes and exceptional patient experiences. 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.
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