Personal Support Worker- Acute Medicine Surge- 1B- Part Time

This position is for acute ALC patients with the potential to move to offsite location. The intent is to maintain Acute bed capacity at <90% to maintain the ongoing reintroduction of surgery. This is necessary to align with ongoing pandemic planning, provide care to our low acuity acute patients and free up capacity at our main site in order to continue to care for patients with the highest acuity. Duties Effectively uses the Standards of Nursing Practice and the Nursing Process in assisting in the planning of care for patient. Provides the essential care needs of each patient, bathing, grooming, positioning, toileting, mobility, nutrition, ambulation, care of the patient’s personal environment and other care needs as indicated by the care plan. Contributes to the psycho-social needs of patients by assisting them in programs and activities; encouraging and promoting independence; encouraging participation in programs designed to meet physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual and social needs; respecting a patients’ personal property. Assists with the admission, transfer and discharge of a patient. Ensures that the patient’s environment is kept orderly and clean. Contributes to the efficient and competent management of the unit by attending and participating in patient rounds; reporting accurately observations made on patients to the nurse; recording on appropriate work sheets; answering phone and taking messages; attending scheduled in-service sessions; accounting to the nurse the whereabouts of all patients in his/her care. Provides constant care to appropriate patients. Is compliant with legislative, organizational and departmental regulations, standards and procedures related to occupational health and safety. Qualifications Personal Support Worker certification from an approved college program. Competence in BCLS. Registration with Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) Knowledge Knowledge of patient care requirements and equipment specific to the clinical area Ability Ability to meet physical demands of the job, including extended standing, walking, lifting and climbing using proper technique. Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of nursing staff to achieve positive patient outcomes. Demonstrated excellent communication and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts. Demonstrated behaviour consistent with the hospital’s mission statement and core values. Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted. Individuals will be selected on the basis of their ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required. Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position. Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy

Provide essential personal care, including bathing, grooming, and mobility assistance, for acute patients. Assist with admissions, discharges, and the maintenance of a clean patient environment while reporting observations to nursing staff.

Requires a Personal Support Worker certification from an approved college and BCLS competence. Must be registered with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA).

• Clinical carePreferred
• interpersonal skillsPreferred
• Communication SkillsPreferred
• Personal CarePreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Care
• BCLS
• Nursing Process
• Patient Mobility
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Patient Monitoring
• Personal Care
• Interpersonal Skills

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level