Company Bio
North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.

Company Bio
North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.

What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: People-Centred Care for a healthier community.

North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners.

We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career!

Position Summary
Personal Support Worker, Reactivation Care Centre Unit 2 and 3
Your goal in this position is to assist nursing personnel in providing personal care to residents and perform such procedures and treatments for which you have received special instructions. You will also perform other duties associated with the activities of daily living of the residents. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation.



This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy workplace for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.

On a practical level, you will

Perform all duties in accordance with legislation, the Mission Statement, Organizational Philosophy and Administrative policies and procedures of North York General Hospital Reactivation Care Centre

Perform direct and indirect patient care activities in order to carry out the Interprofessional Care Plan. The scope of activities are directed and assigned by the RN/RPN or appropriate multidisciplinary team member.

Under direction from a Registered Health Care Provider attends to the personal care needs of the patients including but not limited to: hygiene, grooming and dressing, toileting, recording nutrition and hydration intake, provision of preventative skin care

Supports patients’ independence, dignity, social, emotional and cultural well-being

Work is moderately heavy involving moderately heavy lifting, walking, standing, bending, pushing and pulling of equipment

Communicate effectively with elderly people and colleagues

Qualifications

Completed Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate from a College of Applied Arts and Technology

Registered and in good standing with The Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA)

1-2 years experience in inpatient Geriatric/Rehab or Long-Term Care experience





Experience working with patients with cognitive impairment/dementia and experience working with patients who exhibit responsive behaviors preferred

Demonstrated Knowledge of Infection Control Practices

Demonstrated aptitude to foster caring and trusting relationships with elderly patients and families

Demonstrated ability to work well with team members

Effective organizational and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to perform responsibilities in a courteous manner

Ability to function independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast paced environment

Commitment to ongoing education and development

Demonstrated excellent customer service, organizational and problem solving skills (test will be administered)

Excellent Attendance Record

Skilled in Point of Care (POC), preferred

Ability to read, write and communicate in English required

Ability to speak a second language an asset

Bilingualism in French/English an asset

What We Offer
Working at NYGH
means working with a agile team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals.

This is a Part Time Permanent position with 8 and 12 hours shifts, All Shifts, Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends shifts in the Reactivation Care Centre Unit 2 & 3 at 555 Finch Ave W.

We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan #INDO

Closing Statement
At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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📌 Personal Support Worker, RCC 2 and RCC 3 Unit - PT-0290) (Ontario)
🏢 North York General Hospital
📍 Ontario