Personal Support Worker

Description

RENFREW VICTORIA HOSPITAL 

Personal Support Workers, Hemodialysis Program

Renfrew, Pembroke, and Barry’s Bay sites 

Casual 

Date: August 26, 2026
Closing Date: September 9, 2026

Posting Number: 26 - 101

The Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) is a 55-bed, fully accredited facility located just 45 minutes west of Ottawa, serving a catchment area of over 60,000. Part of the Renfrew and Area Health Village, RVH provides medical, surgical and complex continuing care as well as extensive ambulatory care with over 30,000 emergency and clinic visits per year.

In this role you will enjoy perks like HOOPP pension, an on-site modern gym open 24/7, and outstanding staff recognition, appreciation and wellness activities. We offer an Education Fund accessible for all employees each year to further their education and certifications. 

We are people who provide excellent care for patients and their families, who support each other and our teams, keep each other safe, and are committed to our reputation as a model of excellence in health care. We are very proud of our high retention of staff and are continuously grateful for the amazing support of our community. 

Come join us! We are hiring casual Personal Support Workers with our Hemodialysis Program.

Pay Grid: $28.05 - $29.33/hour

Working as a member of the clinical team and under the direction of the Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse/Hemodialysis Technologists, the incumbent provides and supports patient care delivery. The Tech-Aide provides technical services for the Hemodialysis units in Renfrew, Pembroke and Barry’s Bay.

Duties will include but are not limited to:
• Assisting with ambulating, mobilization, proper positioning and maintaining body alignment and/or posture as required.
• Assisting with mechanical and physical lifts and/or transfers.
• Observing and reporting changes in the patient’s condition.
• Assisting with routine personal hygiene needs, including toileting, etc.
• Passes meal trays/nourishments to patients and returns trays to trolley.
• Feed/assist patients as required.
• Practice routine precautions and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Provide emotional and social support services to patients and their families.
• Takes and records patient weight and height, temperature, pulse and respirations and relays this information to the RN or RPN.
• Providing one-on-one observation and care of designated patients.
• Assists Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with dressing changes.
• Provides appropriate care to promote comfort and safety of patients as outlined in the patient’s Nursing Care Plan.
• Answering call bells and responding to patient’s requests.
• Cleaning after soils/spills [i.e. body fluids] and arranging for disposal according to Infection Control protocols.
• Responding to Code situations when required and according to protocol.
• Assist with emergency situations as required
• Awareness of common allergies and related first aid measures.
• Observing and reporting all behavioural changes, changes in on-going conditions, and any other information pertinent to the care of the patient.
• Assisting with other stable delegated tasks as directed by a professional.
• Assists with new admissions to the unit, providing orientation to the unit.
• Other responsibilities as per unit profile, in line with identified scope of practice.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
• Knowledge acquired through the successful completion of a recognized PSW program or what was formerly known as the HCA program. [i.e. Patient Care Assistant, Health Care Aide, Personal Support Worker]
• Current experience working with Gerontology patients or patients with chronic illness.
• Current CPR or BCLS certification, level ‘C’ is required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand, interpret and carry out written and verbal instruction.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Ability to work effectively and provide care within a team environment, according to Nursing Care Plan.
• Ability to work independently and to perform duties within the physical demands of the work area. [i.e. lifting and mobilization of patients]
• Knowledge of department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of established Infection Control and Occupational Health & Safety practices.
• Knowledge of body mechanics, and safe lift & transfer practices.
• Basic knowledge of sterility and aseptic technique.
• Criminal Records Check completed within six months mandatory.
• Demonstrates effective use of computers for EHR documentation purposes.
• Bilingualism is an asset

Everyone is Welcome

RVH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that comprises individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, background, culture, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of our current and evolving population. We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential, and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team. This posting is due to internal movements at RVH. Please note shifts are subject to change at employer discretion. 

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumes to View email address on renfrewhosp.com , on our website at www.renfrewhosp.com/jobpostings. Compliance with RVH vaccination policy and a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police record check are required. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at View phone number on renfrewhosp.com.