Personal Support Worker

About The Ottawa Hospital

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Position Information

Are you passionate about health care and want to make a difference in the lives of patients? The Ottawa Hospital is currently accepting resumes for upcoming casual opportunities for the position of Personal Support Worker!

Rotation/Shifts

Days, evenings, nights and weekends, 8- and 12-hour shifts. The position may be located at either the Civic, General, Riverside Campus or other TOH Satellite locations.

Availability Requirements:

As an employee of The Ottawa Hospital you would be required to provide a minimum availability of: 2 out of 3 weekends, 8 weeks during the period from June 1 to September 30, and five shifts between December 23 and January 3, inclusive of either Christmas Day, Boxing Day or December 31 / New Year's Day.

What You Will Do

• Provide one-on-one observation and care of designated patients;
• Assist with lifting, positioning, transferring and ambulating patients;
• Responding to patient requests, including call bells;
• Preparing treatment areas and operating rooms for procedures;
• Assisting patients in daily activities including feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.;
• Record observations and report any changes/problems in patient's condition, such as mobility, temperature, appetite and behavior;

What You Will Bring

• Secondary School Graduate;
• Successful completion of an accredited Health Care program (i.e., Personal Support Worker, Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy, RN or RPN);
• OR six (6) months recent patient care experience as an Orderly/OR attendant at TOH, former General, Riverside or Civic Hospitals;
• OR currently enrolled in an accredited health-related program WITH 6 months recent patient care experience (i.e., Personal Support Worker, Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy, RN or RPN);
• Recent CPR certification (HeartSaver or BCLS);
• Basic knowledge of sterility and aseptic technique;
• Basic knowledge of established Infection Control and Occupational Health & Safety practices;
• Knowledge of body mechanics, and safe lift and transfer practices;
• Competent oral/written/listening communication skills in English are required to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team, patients, and visitors;
• Ability to understand, interpret, and carry out written and verbal instructions;
• Ability to adapt and cope with changes in patient condition;
• Ability to prioritize tasks;
• Basic math skills required for monitoring intake/output;
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

You will stand out with:

• Proficiency in English and French - oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.