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Manitoulin-Sudbury DSB

Location:
Canada, Little Current, ON ▼
Espanola

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

25.93 - 27.33 CAD / Hour

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Job Description:

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) will actively participate in the mobility needs of patients while providing non-urgent transportation to in-patients of medical facilities. Most of the patient transportation will be from one medical facility to another. Being responsible for all aspects of transportation the PSW will operate a stretcher-capable transport vehicle and multiple mobility devices, utilizing a variety of travel routes to timely, efficiently, and safely arrive at pick-up locations and destinations. The PSW will assist medical escorts during the transfer where applicable, monitor patients, and provide basic emergency care interventions should the need arise while awaiting the response of an ambulance. The PSW will also be responsible for documenting all pertinent information related to the patient transfer and other dealings through the course of their day to assess the effectiveness of this service.

Job Responsibility:

Establish and maintain effective communication, coordination, and working relations with all stakeholders
Physically able to perform two-person lifts and transfers, in a safe, smooth controlled manner, of patients utilizing appropriate patient lifting equipment and techniques
Maintain on-going patient care during transportation to and from receiving/sending facilities
Maintain and record complete patient and operational documentation
Assess patients including vital signs and report abnormal findings to sending and/or receiving facility
Maintain dignity and patient confidentiality during every encounter
Restock and clean the vehicle and equipment as required
Complete checklists, encompassing vehicle readiness, vehicle and equipment sanitation, equipment deficiencies, etc. to ensure quality assurance
Practice proper hand hygiene and utilize personal protective equipment as required during all patient encounters in compliance with all workplace safety and infection control standards
Represent the DSB in a professional and courteous manner and in accordance with the Policy and Procedure manual
Liaise with the on-duty Paramedic Superintendent to optimize patient movements and to report any alterations that may impact operations
Complete incident reports and or vehicle collision reports, as per Policies and Procedures
Stock vehicles to ensure that material resources are in place as per Policies and Procedures

Requirements:

Ontario Personal Support Worker College Certificate
Current 3-year certification in Standard First Aid, CPR Level C and AED
Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License, must be able to obtain and maintain the equivalent to F Class Driver's License
Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector
Be free of any communicable diseases

Nice to have:

Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset
Knowledge of technological systems including computers, tablets, fax machines, internet, and email
Understanding of basic word processing software (Microsoft Word)

What we offer:

A wellness program that is available to spouses and children
Career growth
Diverse and inclusive work culture
Continuing education for staff

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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