02/19/2026
PART TIME PSW Job Opportunity at Jessica's House Hospice!!
Contact Cheryl at executivedirector@jessicashousehospice.ca to apply!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Personal Support Worker (PSW) supports the mission, vision, and values of Jessica’s House Hospice (JHH). They will work collaboratively in the interdisciplinary team and will liaise with all other healthcare providers to develop and maintain a client-centered plan of care. The PSW is expected to be a positive role model for all staff, volunteers, students, families, visitors, guests, and the community. The PSW must possess a certificate of completion from an approved learning institution. To perform the job successfully, the PSW must have strong organizational and prioritization skills as well as demonstrated teamwork skills. The PSW must possess a clear understanding of ethics, especially as it relates to hospice palliative care. The PSW will collect information from a variety of sources using skills of observation and communication and will relay information within an appropriate time frame to the registered staff. The PSW acts as an advocate to protect and promote the residents’ rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity, and access to information. Under the direction of registered staff, the PSW assumes the responsibility for providing direct care to the residents and documenting such care according to the care plan.
QUALIFICATIONS
• PSW certificate of completion from an approved learning institution
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with individuals and their families in end-of-life care
• Completion of Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care
• Fundamentals an asset
• Multifaceted and time management skills accompanied by flexibility
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage conflict
• Able to function in an interdisciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated critical thinking, assessment and problem resolution skills
• Demonstrated interest in ongoing professional development
• Proficient in use of Microsoft 365
Send your resume to executivedirector@jessicashousehospice.ca
