Personal Support Worker - Rehabilitation (Temporary Part-Time)Responsible and accountable to the Manager of Rehabilitation and Pharmacy Services to assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living in the assigned units by following the individualized care plans.Key AccountabilitiesPerforms all duties in accordance with the Mission Statement and policies and procedures of St. Joseph's Health Centre as adopted from the Ministry of Health guidelines.The Helping RolePreserving the personhood of patientsEncountering patients in a caring wayMaximizing the individual's participation and controlProviding comfort and facilitating communicationEncouraging and supporting individuals' families to participate in careThe Provision of Patient CareAssisting with personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, hair care, mouth care, nail care, and shaving)Assisting with nutrition (providing fluids and nourishments as required, meal set up, assistance with feeding, reporting of intake, and taking weights as required.)Assisting with urinary and bowel elimination (toileting, disposable briefs, emptying of urinary and colostomy drainage bags, documentation and reporting of output)Promoting comfort by assisting with positioning, mobility, and ambulation as per care plan (positioning and turning of patients ; using mechanical lifts appropriately; and reporting of any condition or mobility changes)Promoting skin integrity (providing good skin care through washing, positioning, and turning of patients; ensuring that environment is safe of obstacles to prevent injuries; completing basic wound care dressings; and reporting any changes in skin integrity).



Immediately correcting if possible and reporting any situations that can or will effect the health and safety of the patients.Assisting with exercisesFacilitating appropriate rest and socializationAccompanying patients who require an escort, to appointmentsEstablishing and Maintaining Healthy Interpersonal RelationshipsDeveloping and preserving therapeutic PSW /SSW client relationshipsDeveloping and preserving cooperative relationships among the health care team and other programs/departmentsEnsuring the Quality of Health Care PracticesContributing to the quality of working life of peers and colleaguesImproving the quality of life of patients through a patient and family centred care approachLearning and using new concepts and approaches in the care of adultsParticipating in improving the care provided to adultsConsulting with peers and other health providers in approaches in the care of adultsContributing to and utilizing the established plan of care for patientsMaintaining Professionalism and Work Role CompetenciesAttending and participating in educational in-servicesDemonstrating professionalismProviding services in a caring, respectful,



and cost effective mannerParticipating in research and continuous quality improvement activities for improving the care provided to adultsRecording documentation in an accurate and timely manner according to policies and proceduresQualifications & ExperiencePersonal support worker certificate or diploma from Ministry of Health of Ontario, Long Term Care Division approved educational facilityExperience in long term care or hospital setting preferredDemonstrated written and verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skillsStrong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize required.Ability to function as a team member in a collaborative environment required.Ability to accept direction and work independently required.Knowledge of general persuasive approach preferred.DisclaimersSt. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph is an equal prospect employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, and will work to accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontario for Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph (SJHCG) does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, evaluate, or select applicants for this position.

📌 Personal Support Worker - Rehabilitation (Temporary Part-Time) (Clarington)
🏢 St. Joseph's Health System
📍 Clarington