Personal Support Worker

Union: CUPE New or Replacement: Replacement Site: Toronto General Hospital Department: Emergency Reports to: Nurse Manager Wage Range:  $32.33 - $33.26 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements) Hours:  Up to 24 Hours per Week Shifts:  1500-2300; Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays Status: Permanent Part-Time Closing Date: November 12, 2026 Position Summary 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 • Develop supportive relationships considering patient and family choice, maintaining professional boundaries and the direction of the plan of care. • Observe and respect patient rights, dignity including adhering to confidentiality and privacy legislation. • Assist in the delivery of the fundamentals of care (ADLs); ensuring quality patient care aligned with UHN standards (hygiene, dressing, oral care, vital signs, etc.) • Assist with activities associated with toileting e.g. mobility and /or transfers to toilet, bedpan or commode. • Assist with the mobilization of patients using correct techniques for patient handling specific to lifting, turning and positioning. • Assist with the mobilization of patients and utilization of appropriate assistive devices (i.e. walkers, lifts, canes, wheelchairs, etc.) • Assist with patient behaviours to ensure their safety and the safety of others. • Collaborate with the interprofessional team to understand and apply strategies in patient interactions in care (i.e. behavioural management, communication, etc.) • Assist with feeding and hydration; aware of patients nutritional status and dietary restrictions; including documenting volume of food/fluid intake and output. • Measure and report patient weight using standing, wheelchair/seated or bed scale. • Collect, obtain, label and handle specimens as per hospital policy. • Collect and replace soiled linen, making patient beds (occupied and unoccupied). • Document direct patient care provided or relevant interventions including patient response. • Escort and transport ambulatory and non-ambulatory (wheelchair-bound, stretcher) patients, as required. • Pick up, move and deliver equipment and products within unit and across organization, as required (move beds, deliver specimens, etc.). • Performs cross-functional and other duties consistent with the skills and competencies, as required. • 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 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 emergency experience considered an asset;  • Good attendance record is required 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 offer packages • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ ) • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service • A flexible work environment • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large