Personal Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Kenora District, Canada Lake of the Woods District Hospital Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

✓ Dental Insurance ✓ Disability Insurance ✓ Health Insurance ✓ Life Insurance

Competition Number

Job Type

Full-time Permanent

Hours

1.00 FTE

Classification

PSW

Department

Nursing Resource Team

Salary

$ to $ per hour

As per CUPE LOCAL 822 Collective Agreement

Closing Date

Friday, October 17, 2025

Description

As a member of the care giving team on the Patient Care units, assists the Nursing staff with the provision of patient care. Performs duties related to patient care under the direction of regulated Health Care Professionals and/or Physicians in accordance with hospital standards, policies and procedures. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

  • 2 weeks paid vacation
  • Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
  • Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes life insurance, and short/long-term disability coverage
  • Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
  • Relocation and accommodation packages and support
  • Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more

Qualifications

Education:

  • Diploma or Certificate in Personal Support Worker (PSW) from a recognized PSW Program

Experience:

  • Previous experience working in hospital and or other healthcare facilities preferred
  • Skilled in point of care (POC) preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent related skills & experience
  • Current BLS & CPR Certificates required
  • Previous Hospital/Health Care experience strongly preferred
  • Current basic computer skills
  • Effective written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Must have the knowledge, skill, judgment and ability to work with patients in an understanding, sensitive and compassionate manner
  • Must be a self-directed individual with well-developed organizational skills
  • Possess the ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision
  • Proven initiative, judgment, decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
  • Have an interest in, and the ability to work with the elderly patients
  • Demonstrated ability to comply with patient safety initiatives, e.g. hand hygiene protocols
  • Demonstrated ability to respect the patient's rights to safety, dignity, respect, privacy and confidentiality.
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain rapport with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
  • Reliable attendance record

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