Personal Support Worker

Job summary

Provide personal support services within the Oncology, Medical, and Palliative unit. Ensure patient safety and maintain effective communication within the healthcare team.

Job details

Competition # 10772 Job Title Personal Support Worker Department Oncology, Medical & Palliative Unit Status Permanent Work Type Part-time Affiliation CUPE Service Shift Assignment Days and evenings Bilingualism Required Yes Police Check Requirement Vulnerable Sector Check Site RLHC-Cupe Service Salary Information $31.70 - $33.20 / hour Application Closing Date September 23, 2026 Education and Training: Minimum of a Personal Support Worker Certificate from an accredited college or equivalent. Registration with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) is preferred Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate is required. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required Experience: Minimum of six (6) months of experience working as a Personal Support Worker in a hospital setting Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Demonstrated interpersonal / communication skills Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and Gentle Persuasion Approaches to DementiaCare (GPA) are assets Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment. HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.

What you’ll do

Provide personal support services within the Oncology, Medical, and Palliative unit. Ensure patient safety and maintain effective communication within the healthcare team.

Requirements

Requires a Personal Support Worker certificate and at least six months of hospital experience. Candidates must hold current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification and complete mandatory health and safety training.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Dementia care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Personal Support
• Patient Care
• Oncology Support
• Palliative Care
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
• Gentle Persuasion Approaches
• Dementia Care
• Health and Safety Awareness
• Crisis Intervention
• Health Sciences
• Interpersonal Communications
• Oncology
• Persuasive Communication

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Personal Support Worker
• Caregiver / Personal Care Aide
• Companions and Valets
• Personal Care Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides