Personal Support Worker – Permanent Casual (Harbour Light)

Title: Personal Support Worker – Permanent Casual (Harbour Light)

Company: Toronto Grace Health Centre
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Job Type: FlexTime, Shift, Weekends

Description:

The Toronto Grace Health Centre is actively seeking Personal Support Workers for the Harbour Light location. This unique health care facility provides specialized care in Complex Continuing Care, Post-Acute Care Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, and Transitional Care. As a member of the team, you will play a vital role in improving the quality of life for patients and ensuring their recovery. The position offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Main Responsibilities:

Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living

Perform tasks delegated by Registered Nurses

Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff

Document patient records and progress notes

Attend meetings and education sessions

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education:

Completion of a PSW program from an Accredited Institution

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate

Experience working with persons with Dementia or cognitive impairment

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong time management and critical thinking skills

Ability to meet physical requirements of the job

Fully vaccinated against COVID-19

If you are a compassionate and motivated individual looking to make a difference in the lives of patients, apply for this exciting opportunity at the Toronto Grace Health Centre. Visit our website to learn more about the benefits of joining our team. We are committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices and welcome candidates of all backgrounds.

Thank you for considering a career at The Toronto Grace Health Centre. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Our core values include Compassion, Collaboration, Excellence, Integrity, and Innovation.

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Title: Personal Support Worker &#8211; Permanent Casual (Harbour Light)
Company: Toronto Grace Health Centre
Location: Toronto, Ontario
TORONTO GRACE HEALTH CENTRE

Join our Team!

We are actively recruiting for

Personal Support Workers  Harbour Light

Permanent Casual  3 Vacant Positions Available

The Toronto Grace Health Centre (TGHC) provides specialized care and services to those individuals who require Complex Continuing Care, PostAcute Care Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, and Transitional Care. The care and services provided at TGHC help facilitate the patient flow through the health care system and ensures recovery to those individuals who may return to their homes or to Long Term Care (LTC) facilities in their communities. TGHC operates in 3 sites  the Main site (Church &amp; Bloor St), Harbour Light and a Specialized Care Centre (Victoria Park &amp; McNicoll).

As a compassionate, caring and influential team member, you will make a personal difference in the quality of life of our patients. If you want to work in an environment where every face is familiar and where care and commitment flow to patients and staff equally, join our team and become part of the Toronto Grace family.

The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre has immediate opening for Personal Support Workers in our Specialized Care Centre, Scarborough Location. Come and join our Specialized Care Centre team and make a difference. This is a unique health care facility and the only one of its kind in Canada. We offer a fantastic working experience and competitive compensation with pension.

LOCATION: Victoria Park &amp; McNicoll (Harbour Light)

1020 McNicoll Avenue

We have free parking and are easily accessible by TTC!

12 HOUR SHIFTS (Days/Nights/Weekends)

CANADIAN UNION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES (C.U.P.E. Union)

Pay Rate: $27.00/HR  $30.00/HR

Position Summary:

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) is a member of the interprofessional team who works in collaboration with team members in the provision of patient care following the principles of Patient Centered Care and the Mission, Vision and Values as well as Policies, Procedures and Standards of Care of The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre (TGHC). We are looking for a highly motivated individual and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.

Main Responsibilities:

Assists patients with Activities on the Daily living (i.e. assistance with meals, patients' transfers and repositioning, including the use of mechanical lifts as per policy as well as oral hygiene &amp; toileting)
 Performs activities or tasks delegated by a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in compliance with Regulated Health Professions Act. RNs or RPNs will be responsible for the ongoing supervision of the PSW in the performance of such tasks
 Ensures a safe environment for clients and staff by reporting and documenting unsafe conditions such as broken equipment as well as any patient behavioural, physical or cognitive changes.
 Reports safety concerns ( including environmental hazards) immediately to the Patient Care Manager, Registered Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse, Occupational Health Nurse or administrator on call, as applicable
 At mealtimes ensure that: food tray tables are cleared and clean to receive trays, patients are properly set up for their mealtime, assist patients with the consumption of their meal as needed and load food trays onto the racks after mealtime is over
 Make beds and assist Environmental Services staff with patient personal laundry
 Responsible for isolation bag removal and dirty linen bag removal from patient rooms
 Clean and declutter patient refrigerators
 Documents and maintains related patients' records and progress notes as per TGHC policies.
 Attends Transfer of Accountability meetings upon arrival to the assigned shift
 Attends daily Patient Safety Huddles and education sessions as applicable
 Perform other duties as required as assigned by the Patient Care Manager

Qualifications and Education:

Successful completion of a PSW program from an Accredited Institution ( i.e. by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities)
 Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
 Behavioral management training (i.e., PIECES. Ufirst CPI) is considered an asset
 Experience working with persons with Dementia or cognitive impairment.
 Flexible, adaptable to changing work environment
 Able to establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families
 Commitment to continuous improvement, learning and evidencebased practice
 Demonstrated resilience to adapt in an everchanging environment
 Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills
 Highly motivated, compassionate individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
 Excellent written and verbal skills in English
 Strong time management skills, excellent attendance record
 Demonstrated skills in applicable computer software applications
 Ability to meet bone fide occupational requirements as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis.
 Must have the physical strength, flexibility and endurance required to perform the job, as determined by the physical needs assessment of the position
 Must have received at least two doses of a COVID19 vaccine approved by Health Canada prior to start date, and submit evidence of such. Must maintain Covid19 Vaccination schedules as approved by Health Canada. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital's obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a casebycase basis

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please apply to https://www.torontograce.org/workvolunteer/workingattghc/careerstghc2/. Please visit our website to learn more about the rewards of building a career at the Toronto Grace Health Centre:www.torontograce.org . We are a "Great Place to Work". Toronto Grace Health Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process please notify the Human Resources Department.

The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre has been accredited with a 4 year Commendation in 2025 by Accreditation Canada

Thank you for your interest in The Toronto Grace Health Centre. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Our Core values: Compassion, Collaboration, Excellence, Integrity, and Innovation

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