Personal Support Worker

Position Number: 176862-67

Position Available: Personal Support Worker
Status: Regular Full Time (0.8 FTE) - This position falls under the FT Collective Agreement and includes benefits.
Department: Emergency Room
Union: C.U.P.E.
Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Rate of Pay: $27.69 - $28.38/hr

Posting Date: May 3, 2024

Closing Date: May 10, 2024

Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on May 9, 2024.

About Joseph Brant Hospital: Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service community teaching hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers for eight (8) consecutive years, with a skilled staff of 194 physicians, 1,911 full- and part-time staff, and more than 300 volunteers. JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. Its expanded campus includes the state-of-the-art Michael Lee-Chin & Family Patient Tower, featuring a new Emergency Department, 295 acute inpatient beds, 9 new Operating Rooms, and post-anaesthetic care unit to support expanded medical, surgical, and outpatient services. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (OHT). JBH inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit .

Unit Summary:

Metrics confirm that our Emergency Department is one of the top performing hospitals in the province. The Emergency Department is a 42-bed unit that serves the community of Burlington and the surrounding area. Last year, we had approximately 45,000 visits and our volume continues to grow. Our Emergency serves patients of all ages and treats patients of every medical and mental health illness. We have several different areas in our department that provide care specific to the needs of the patients in that area. Our PES unit (Psychiatric Emergency Services) is a unique 4-bed mental health unit in our department. Our dedicated multi-disciplinary team collaborate to provide safe, high quality care to our patient population. This ambitious team delivers care reflecting our values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. The unit is supported by 24 hour Charge Nurses, a Professional Practice Educator and a Unit Manager. Joseph Brant Hospital is supportive of career development and professional growth, welcoming new graduates to experienced nurses. We are a friendly, supportive team working together in a fast paced environment with a common goal of delivering excellent patient and family centered care. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker course conducted by a Community College or other recognized institute of learning, in addition to a grade 12 high school diploma.
• Previous experience in an Emergency Department required
• Previous experience in a hospital setting
• Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR required.
• Excellent command of the English language required.
• Must possess effective communication skills and have a genuine desire to care for patients.
• Ability to understand both written and verbal instructions.
• Must be willing to all work shifts.
• Must be able to perform all the necessary physical tasks associated with the care and assistance of patients, i.e., bathing, ambulating, feeding and transferring.
• Demonstrated reliable attendance, punctuality and availability required.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the to apply. We ask that you please include the posting number in the subject line of any email correspondence. No phone calls, please. We thank all applicants and only those selected for interview will be contacted. Joseph Brant Hospital prioritizes the health and well-being of our patients, employees, credentialed staff, volunteers and learners. As a condition of employment, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of two COVID-19 vaccines authorized by Health Canada within 24-48 hours of receiving an offer of employment, or proof of a documented exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code. Any information obtained during the recruitment process will be used for employment recruitment only, and not for any other purpose. At Joseph Brant Hospital, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive, safe and respectful place for everyone to visit, work and receive care. HR will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Right Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested.

Should you require accommodation through the application and/or recruitment process, please contact HR for assistance at or at Ext. 4129 to allow opportunity for appropriate accommodations to be made.