Patient Support Assistant; CUPE), Admissions Assessment Unit - Part Time Hospital

Land acknowledgement:
Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty. Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care.

To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

Closing Date:
October 20th, 2026

As a Patient Support Assistant, you will work in partnership with a Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse, to provide patient care and will become an integral member of the interprofessional team. The focus is on quality and patient/family centered care with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction.

• Completion of a recognized personal support worker certificate or health care aide program from a community college or equivalent education
• Current BCLS certification
• Previous related experience, preferably in an acute care facility
• Proficient computer skills
• Knowledge of universal precautions and medical terminology an asset
• Strong customer service, interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of an interprofessional team
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Frequent moderate and heavy exertion (e.g. pushing stretchers, wheelchairs, etc.) Lifting over 60 lbs.

The successful candidate will be available to work 12-hour shifts days and nights , ), between Monday - Sunday, weekends and holidays. Flexibility to cover all shifts is required. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

CU01A Range: $29.06 - $31.93

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services.

We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT). Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the…