Summer Nursing Student

Bayshore HealthCare View all jobs

  • Hamilton, ON
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 18 days ago
Summer Opportunity for Nursing Students – Build Skills, Confidence & Community Impact in Hamilton & BurlingtonImagine starting your nursing career by making a meaningful difference in people’s lives—right in your own community.
Bayshore Home Care Solutions (Hamilton) is a division of Bayshore HealthCare Ltd. Together we are one of Canada’s leading providers of home and community health services and a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2006. Our Hamilton team is proud to support clients across the Greater Hamilton and Burlington areas with personalized care that promotes dignity, independence, and quality of life.This summer, we’re hiring Nursing Students to join us as Community Personal Support Workers (PSWs)—a role designed to strengthen your clinical judgment, communication skills, and confidence in real‑world care settings.Why This Role Is Perfect for You
  • Hands-on, one-to-one patient care experience in a community setting
  • Develop strong assessment, documentation, and time-management skills
  • Exposure to chronic disease management, aging-in-place, and home care
  • Flexible scheduling that works around your summer plans
  • Competitive hourly wage + travel stipend
  • Experience that strengthens your resume and future nursing applications
  • Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients and families
Position Details
  • Role: Community Personal Support Worker (PSW)
  • Type: Temporary (May–August; flexible start/end dates)
  • Schedule: Days, evenings, weekends—you choose your availability
  • Setting: Clients’ homes within your assigned community area
What You’ll Do
  • Provide compassionate assistance with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting)
  • Support safe mobility, transfers, and simple exercises based on client care plans
  • Assist with daily living tasks such as meal prep and light housekeeping
  • Observe, document, and report changes in client condition
  • Encourage client independence, comfort, dignity, and safety
  • Travel between client homes in the Hamilton & Burlington area
QualificationsWho We’re Looking For
  • Current student in a BScN, RPN, LPN, or equivalent nursing program
  • International Nursing Graduate, PSW certificate, or prior clinical placement considered an asset
  • Compassionate, reliable, and confident working independently
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Comfortable with the physical demands of community care
Transportation Requirements
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Reliable personal vehicle
  • Willingness to travel between clients (up to ~40 minutes from first to last visit)
  • Travel stipend provided between visits
Additional Requirements
  • Current CPR/First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
  • Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Proof of negative TB test
  • Required immunizations for community healthcare settings
Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis.“At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.”At Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.Posting Close Date: April 17, 2026We thank all applicants. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview by the assigned Recruiter

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