Personal Support Worker
Top Benefits
About the role
Employment Status: Full Time
Department: 2 Main
Union: OPSEU - Service
End Date: Jul 28, 2025
Job Code: 18438
✓ Pension ✓ Dental Insurance ✓ Disability Insurance ✓ Health Insurance ✓ Life Insurance
POSITION: Personal Support Worker
UNIT: 2 Main, Inpatient Surgery
STATUS: Full Time
SALARY: $30.18 - $30.60
At STEGH, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and improving the health of our community. Our Hospital is a dynamic environment where teamwork and compassion are at the forefront of everything we do.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
The PSW will be working at their full scope of practice and will be responsible for the following (but not limited to):
-
Assisting patients with activities of daily living and other duties assigned
-
Performing basic care functions
-
Completing unit specific documentation forms
-
Observing and reporting changes in patient conditions to appropriate team members
-
Practicing infection control and safety measures in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures
WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:
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Personal Support Worker Certificate from an accredited post-secondary educational institution
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Current registration with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA)
-
Current BLS certification
-
Problem solving, critical thinking, decision making, and conflict resolution skills
-
Knowledge and commitment to patient and staff safety
-
Ability to adapt and work within a constantly changing environment
-
Basic computer skills (Outlook, Cerner, etc.)
-
Ability to meet the physical demands of essential duties of the position
-
Ability to attend work on a regular basis in accordance with the Attendance Support Program
-
Performance record in alignment with STEGH’s Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct
WHAT WE PREFER YOU TO HAVE:
-
One (1) year of recent experience as a Personal Support Worker in a hospital setting
-
Crisis Intervention Training
HOURS:
Must be able to meet the availability and non-availability requirements outlined in the OPSEU Service Collective Agreement.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
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Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
-
Full Time Status: Paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits plan
-
Part Time Status: Percentage of earnings in lieu of vacation/benefits
-
Training and development opportunities
-
Access to our Health and Wellness 360 Program including an onsite social worker
-
Yoga, stretching, mindfulness sessions, and much more!
-
Access to a walking track, exercise circuits and the hospital gym
-
An opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, diverse, and talented workplace
-
Be a part of a team environment where ideas for continuous improvement are encouraged and heard
Please enclose a copy of your PSW certification and your current BLS certification with your application.
Ready to Join the Team? Apply today!
About St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) is an award winning 179-bed facility dedicated to providing an excellent patient care experience for every patient, every time. STEGH provides comprehensive 24-hour coverage in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Anesthesia, Emergency, Mental Health and Family Medicine. As a fully accredited hospital, we are proud to serve the city of St Thomas and all eight municipalities within the County of Elgin.
More than 1,000 professionals work at STEGH, including over 200 credentialed Professional Staff who provide in-hospital care ensuring that we provide the highest quality of care to each and every patient that walks through our doors. Patient and staff safety is a major priority and fostering this safety culture is integrated in all that we do. We pride ourselves on being a diverse and equal opportunity employer, committed to the well-being of our employees. We continuously invest in ways to enhance work/life balance and improve accessibility.
Our range of hospital services include, emergency medicine, mental health (in-patient and out-patient), a surgical program, cardio respiratory services, sleep studies, palliative care, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, education programs, pediatrics, obstetrics, and much more.
The Hospital participates in the Southwestern Ontario Medical Education Network as a community hospital training centre for residents in OB/Gyn, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Hospitalists, Anesthesiology, and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Personal Support Worker
Top Benefits
About the role
Employment Status: Full Time
Department: 2 Main
Union: OPSEU - Service
End Date: Jul 28, 2025
Job Code: 18438
✓ Pension ✓ Dental Insurance ✓ Disability Insurance ✓ Health Insurance ✓ Life Insurance
POSITION: Personal Support Worker
UNIT: 2 Main, Inpatient Surgery
STATUS: Full Time
SALARY: $30.18 - $30.60
At STEGH, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and improving the health of our community. Our Hospital is a dynamic environment where teamwork and compassion are at the forefront of everything we do.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
The PSW will be working at their full scope of practice and will be responsible for the following (but not limited to):
-
Assisting patients with activities of daily living and other duties assigned
-
Performing basic care functions
-
Completing unit specific documentation forms
-
Observing and reporting changes in patient conditions to appropriate team members
-
Practicing infection control and safety measures in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures
WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:
-
Personal Support Worker Certificate from an accredited post-secondary educational institution
-
Current registration with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA)
-
Current BLS certification
-
Problem solving, critical thinking, decision making, and conflict resolution skills
-
Knowledge and commitment to patient and staff safety
-
Ability to adapt and work within a constantly changing environment
-
Basic computer skills (Outlook, Cerner, etc.)
-
Ability to meet the physical demands of essential duties of the position
-
Ability to attend work on a regular basis in accordance with the Attendance Support Program
-
Performance record in alignment with STEGH’s Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct
WHAT WE PREFER YOU TO HAVE:
-
One (1) year of recent experience as a Personal Support Worker in a hospital setting
-
Crisis Intervention Training
HOURS:
Must be able to meet the availability and non-availability requirements outlined in the OPSEU Service Collective Agreement.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
-
Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
-
Full Time Status: Paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits plan
-
Part Time Status: Percentage of earnings in lieu of vacation/benefits
-
Training and development opportunities
-
Access to our Health and Wellness 360 Program including an onsite social worker
-
Yoga, stretching, mindfulness sessions, and much more!
-
Access to a walking track, exercise circuits and the hospital gym
-
An opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, diverse, and talented workplace
-
Be a part of a team environment where ideas for continuous improvement are encouraged and heard
Please enclose a copy of your PSW certification and your current BLS certification with your application.
Ready to Join the Team? Apply today!
About St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) is an award winning 179-bed facility dedicated to providing an excellent patient care experience for every patient, every time. STEGH provides comprehensive 24-hour coverage in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Anesthesia, Emergency, Mental Health and Family Medicine. As a fully accredited hospital, we are proud to serve the city of St Thomas and all eight municipalities within the County of Elgin.
More than 1,000 professionals work at STEGH, including over 200 credentialed Professional Staff who provide in-hospital care ensuring that we provide the highest quality of care to each and every patient that walks through our doors. Patient and staff safety is a major priority and fostering this safety culture is integrated in all that we do. We pride ourselves on being a diverse and equal opportunity employer, committed to the well-being of our employees. We continuously invest in ways to enhance work/life balance and improve accessibility.
Our range of hospital services include, emergency medicine, mental health (in-patient and out-patient), a surgical program, cardio respiratory services, sleep studies, palliative care, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, education programs, pediatrics, obstetrics, and much more.
The Hospital participates in the Southwestern Ontario Medical Education Network as a community hospital training centre for residents in OB/Gyn, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Hospitalists, Anesthesiology, and Maxillofacial Surgery.