Personal Support Worker – Minor Procedures SDC PT 2026-6866

Overview

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency Surgery Medicine Womens and Childrens Health Intensive Care Mental Health and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH please visit our website at .

Why Should You Apply to CMH

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group benefits including health and dental for full-time employees
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Leadership and Quality Improvement Curriculum
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

Job Description

• Registered with the Health and Supporting Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSPCOA) - required

Salary

$30.327 - $31.593

Schedule

Days Monday to Friday

Shift

8 hrs

The Personal Support Worker functions as an integral member of the Minors and Surgical Day Care team by providing clinical and environmental support. Performs duties related to patient care under the direction of the RN RPN and/or physician in accordance with hospital standards policies and procedures. Must have a good understanding of aseptic technique principles of infection control and universal precautions.

The Personal Support Worker provides personal care for patients and supports patient flow within the surgical department as required which includes Minor Procedures Pre-op Clinic and SDC. The Personal Support Worker communicates effectively with patients staff and families and provides excellent customer service at all times. Responsibilities include turning over treatment rooms in a very fast paced environment to maintain uninterrupted care terminal cleaning of the treatment rooms portering for needed surgical equipment assisting patients with activities of daily living including the use of mechanical lifts measuring vital signs practicing to the scope of their education. Documentation in the electronic record is required for care provided. Other responsibilities include portering patients and ensuring the appropriate removal of used equipment linen etc to maintain a clean and safe patient care environment. The incumbent demonstrates professional responsibility and demonstrates actions consistent with hospital policies and procedures. This position works Monday to Friday 8 hour shifts 10:00 - 18:00

Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Registered with the Health and Supporting Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSPCOA) - required
• Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate from a recognized college/private career college or school board is required
• OR attendant course required
• Central Service Association of Ontario (CSAO) Medical Device Reprocessing Techniques Classroom Course is a definite asset.
• 2-3 years current experience as Personal Support Worker required
• Recent experience as a perioperative attendant required.
• Current BCLS certification required
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of patient populations
• Proficient computer experience and excellent keyboarding skills is preferred
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Proven dedication to an interdisciplinary team approach
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients staff and community from COVID-19 subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check as requested by Human Resources in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

CMH Inclusion Statement

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful caring and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence harassment and discrimination of any kind.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA communities regardless of race gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression lifestyle age educational background national origin religion neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.

Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Susan Toth Director of Human Resources

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills education and experience. CMHs AI serves to assist not replace human decision-making with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospitals commitment to Equity Diversity and Inclusion ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.

Union

SEIU Service Part Time

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Part-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 30 - 31