Personal Support Worker - Medical Radiation Inpatient Oncology

Union: NOWU
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Medical/Radiation Inpatient Oncology
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Wage: $30.99 – $31.88 (start rate is non-negotiable)
Hours: Variable
Shifts: Days/Evenings/Weekends
Status: Casual
Closing Date: October 1, 2026
Position Summary:
Our dynamic, interprofessional team consists of, but is not limited to, physicians, nurses, health care assistants, respiratory therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, dietitians, social work, pharmacy, and spiritual and religious care. A key focus of the health care team is the promotion of quality patient outcomes and exceptional patient experiences.
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:
Additionally, the PSW will be expected to: Assist patients with activities of daily living: This includes feeding, lifts and transfers, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, and toileting.
Perform tasks delegated by an RN or RPN in compliance with the RHPA for which appropriate education and training has been completed. RNs and RPNs will be responsible for the oversight of the PSW when performing the delegated tasks. Delegated tasks can include actions that involve insertion of a digit or instrument into a body cavity, or any care or procedure under the dermis, for example.
Communicate and demonstrate basic information in accordance with a patient’s pre-established Plan of Care.
Ensure a safe environment for patients and staff by reporting and documenting unsafe conditions such as broken equipment as well as any patient behavioral, physical, or cognitive changes. Safety concerns must be reported to an RN, RPN or other regulated health provider, in compliance with patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients.
Complete and maintain related patient records and progress notes, as per hospital policy.
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 (such as PIECES, U-First, CPI) 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 rehab experience considered an asset;
Good attendance record is required

Employment type
Contract

Work arrangement
No