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PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER (PSW)

By Tuesday April 15th, 2025Employment

Three (3) casual positions

Must be available to work varying shifts, on weekends and on statutory holidays

Maison McCulloch Hospice (MMH) is a Centre of Excellence dedicated to the collaborative delivery of quality hospice palliative care in both official languages. We are looking to hire interested candidates who want to pursue their career in a wonderful community. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application to the Human Resources Manager.

 POSITION SUMMARY

The PSW is responsible for providing assistance with all activities of daily living, as well as providing end-of-life care to residents and their families. The PSW will foster an environment that is safe and home-like, and will work in accordance with established policies and procedures of MMH.  While performing any and all duties of this position, the PSW will work in a safe and healthy manner and follow the regulations in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

 MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

  • Resident and Family Care ● Work Environment ● Physical Demands ● Risk Management

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Necessary:

  • Graduation and Certification from an accredited Personal Support Worker Program
  • Police Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position: lifting objects over 25 lbs., frequent standing, bending, constant walking
  • Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care (LEAP Personal Support Worker) or to obtain certification within three (3) months of hire date

 Preferred:

  • Completion of Level 1 HPC course an asset
  • The Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care (or working to achieve this course)
  • Recent medical/Hospice Palliative Care (HPC) experience an asset
  • Bilingualism (English/French), written and verbal, (or willingness to pursue) is an asset

Other Skills / Abilities:

  • Knowledgeable about, and committed to, the Hospice philosophy of care
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
  • Basic Computer skills
  • Ability to apply reasoning skills to work situations
  • Time management skills
  • Ability to complete repetitive tasks
  • Ability to work with a team environment and take direction from your supervisor or acting supervisor (RN/ RPN)
  • Demonstrated decision making skills

SALARY: Starting at $24.36 per hour
PENSION PLAN: Casual employees are eligible to participate in the HOOPP Defined Benefit Pension Plan.

Interested candidates need to apply by sending a cover letter and detailed resume by 3:00 PM on April 30, 2025

Attn: Human Resources Manager

Maison McCulloch Hospice

1028 South Bay Road, Sudbury, ON P3E 6J7

careers@maisonsudburyhospice.org

www.maisonsudburyhospice.org