## Personal Support Worker - ALCApply: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown): Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: September 23, 2026 (6 days left to apply): JR02038**Position Details****Job Number:**JR02038**Department:**ALC Unit 6 Tower and 2 Marian**This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:**Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)**Job Type:**Regular, Full time**Contract Duration: (If applicable)**0 months**Number of Positions:**1**Union:**CUPE Local 786**Hourly Rate (Min / Max):**$29.46 - $31.81**Schedule****Work Days:**Monday to Sunday**Time of Day:**Days, Nights**Shift:**Hours -12 **Shift Start: (If applicable)**AM 07:00 **Reason for Posting:**Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy**Application Dates****Opening Date:**2026-09-15**Closing Date:**2026-09-22**Job Description****Unit Profile:** The Alternate Level of Care (ALC) unit is committed to providing high quality care to a diverse spectrum of patients with easy to complex medical issues. Patients are transferred to the ALC unit once they have been deemed medically stable and are awaiting transfer to alternative facilities or programs (ie. Long-Term Care Homes or Rehabilitation). The main focus of the ALC unit and our interdisciplinary team is special assessment treatment and rehabilitation of elderly patients with special needs in order to achieve optimal wellness before they are discharged or while awaiting alternate levels of care in the community. **Position Summary:** Under the supervision of registered nursing staff the Personal Support Worker will be integrated in the unit’s model of care to provide direct quality personal care to patients.



**Qualifications:** • Minimum Grade 12 Education and successful completion of a 1 year diploma program as a Certified Personal Support Worker • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification • GPA and CPI certification preferred • Previous PSW/Customer Service experience preferred • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills • Record of good attendance **Responsibility:** • Assisting patients to meet their basic physical social psychosocial and emotional needs in accordance with their plan of care • Provides personal care to patients including assistance with activities of daily living personal hygiene nutritional needs toileting lifts and transfers utilizing a respectful and caring manner/demeanor • Maintains documentation of patients’ activities of daily living on flowsheets (Dovetale) and reports to registered staff and changes in patient condition • Engages with patient/client that aligns with a patient family centered care philosophy • Works collaboratively with the patient families and the interdisciplinary health care team • Maintains a positive attitude and supports unit initiatives and change • Participates in Transfer of Accountability at change of shift • Adhere to SJHH policies and procedures including IPAC policies and procedures and code response policies specifically utilization of prevention and intervention strategies for patients with responsive behaviours St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the **Mission, Vision, and Core Values****.**
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📌 Personal Support Worker - ALC (Ontario)
🏢 St. Joe's
📍 Ontario