Personal Support Worker (GMCH) #2026-106

Wellington Health Care Alliance•Centre Wellington, ON

7d•Onsite

About The Position

One (1) regular part time Personal Support Worker position is available at Groves Memorial Community Hospital. You will be an integral part of a collaborative and inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering exemplary care to our patients. This position is unionized with UNIFOR Service.

Requirements

Successful completion of an approved Personal Support Worker (PSW) Diploma/Certification from a recognized program
CPR certificate at the Heart Saver Level and Standard First Aid
Previous experience in assisting patients with basic personal care needed
Responsible, energetic individual with above average ability to prioritize and organize in a busy environment
Knowledgeable regarding the scope of practice for various job categories
Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team, patients, families, and general public
Basic computer skills
Demonstrated ability to follow through with requests
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment
Capable of working independently and able to take direction
Knowledge of principles of medical asepsis and universal precautions
Demonstrated positive relationships with other health care professionals and able to contribute to the development of an environment conducive to excellent patient care
Willing to work flexible hours
Satisfactory performance and attendance required
Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one to two years of related experience in a health care setting preferred

Responsibilities

Assists with patient care by having a strong focus on client safety and ethical standards.
Develops respectful working relationships with patients and families to meet their care needs.
Is respectful of the dignity and the individuality of each patient.
Provides personal care that meets the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of each patient - including, but not limited to, preventative skin care, hygiene, grooming and dressing, nutrition, use and care of adaptive aids/prosthesis; elimination and toileting.
Observes, assesses, and reports changes in patients’ behaviors and activities.
Participates in multidisciplinary team environment.
Assists and attends to special needs of the patients.
Escorts patients into diagnostic tests as needed.
Collects and monitors patient information.
Takes the patient’s height and weight and documenting the care given accordingly.
Assists with appropriate levels of supervision of patients.
Maintains the safety and comfort of patients by ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors and adhering to hospital infection control measures.