Personal Support Worker MedicalRadiation Inpatient Oncology
Personal Support Worker MedicalRadiation Inpatient Oncology
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Job Description
Union: NOWU
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Medical/Radiation Inpatient Oncology
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Wage: $29.21 30.05 (start rate is non-negotiable and determined in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 0.5FTE
Shifts: Days/Evenings
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: October 9 2025
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.
Duties:
- 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.
- Perform tasks 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 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 patients 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.
- Complete and maintain related patient records and progress notes as per hospital policy.
Qualifications :
- 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
Additional Information :
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.)
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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
Employment Type
Part-time
