POSTING DATE: September 4, 2025 POSTING #375-25 (CUPE Service)EXPIRY DATE: September 11, 2025HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCENOTICE OF VACANCYPOSITION: PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERTelemetry / Integrated Stroke Unit / Medicine/Complex Continuing Care UnitPrimary Site: StratfordCasual with Temporary Part-Time(Shifts: 8 or 12 hour shifts, Days/Evenings, 7 day/week coverage, may be subject to change)POSITION SUMMARY: As a member of the inter-professional collaborative team, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) provides direct quality and safe personal care in accordance with patient’s respective care plans, under the direction and supervision of regulated healthcare providers.REPORTS TO: Manager, Inpatient/Outpatient, MedicineManager, Intensive Care Unit, ISU/Telemetry, CardiorespiratoryDATE REQUIRED: As soon as possibleSALARY: $29.66 to $31.35 per hourQUALIFICATIONS:Education:- Minimum grade 12 education- Personal Support Worker certificate from an accredited Ontario Community College or a Registered Private College- Current BCLS certificationExperience:- Recent hospital experience preferred.- Demonstrates excellent critical thinking, problem solving and conflict management skills- Demonstrates time management and organizational/prioritization skills.Abilities:- Ability to function as an effective team member- Ability to work with a variety of patient populations- Ability to take vital signs and accurately document, communicate abnormal findings- Ability to perform skin assessments- Ability to assist patients with ADLs such as personal care, toileting, feeding and recreational activities- Ability to assist patients with transfers and ambulation- Ability to report any patient difficulties with chewing, drinking and/or swallowing- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position- Working knowledge of or the ability to quickly comprehend the Meditech Information System- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills- Flexible and able to adapt readily to a rapidly changing environmentPlease be advised that we are no longer accepting emailed or paper-based resumes. Please submit a complete resume by visiting our job opportunities page on our website: www.hpha.caThis job posting is being advertised for an existing vacancy within the Hospital. The status of the position is indicated to provide transparency in accordance with applicable regulations.The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive workplace. HPHA is committed to creating an environment where all staff, physicians, volunteers and patients see themselves reflected in the workforce, physical surroundings and the broader community, and where everyone feels safe, valued and free to be who they are while receiving fair and equitable supports and opportunities. Upon individual requests, attempts will be made to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All application reviews and hiring decisions are conducted by HPHA Human Resource professionals and/or the hiring managers.
