Permanent Part-Time Hospice Worker

Closing Date: December 23, 2025 12:00 AM

 

 

 

 

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is seeking to fill the following position:
Permanent Part-Time

Hospice Worker

The Hospice Worker is a valued member of the health care team and works under the direction of a Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centred support to hospice, palliative, and long-stay patients. Care is focused on quality of life, comfort, dignity, and strong patient and family advocacy.

 

Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care to hospice, palliative, and long-stay patients
• Support quality of life, symptom management, and patient/family comfort
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, mobility, transfers, hygiene, and meals
• Communicate changes in patient condition and relevant information to RN/RPN promptly
• Support patients and families at end of life with sensitivity and professionalism
• Advocate for patient wishes and respect dignity, rights, and privacy
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in shift report, follow care plans, and aid with basic clinical tasks within scope
• Maintain safe, clean, and stocked work areas; restock supplies and clean equipment as needed
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement, patient safety reporting, and safe work practices

Requirements:

• Successful completion of an approved PSW/nursing assistant training program or equivalent (completion of Year 1 RPN program or Year 2 RN program considered equivalent)
• Current CPR
• Experience in various areas of care is preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge and adherence to DRHC's Code of Conduct
• Proven attendance record
• Able to perform the essential physical duties of the job
• Willing to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, weekends
• Demonstrates DRHC Core Values, Accountability, Integrity, Humility, Compassion and Respect
• Proof of COVID vaccination to be presented prior to hire

This is a union position. Compensation will be as per the Collective Agreement starting at $29.00/hr. with up to an additional 11% in lieu of benefits. Applicants are requested to forward a completed resume and cover letter to; hr@drhc.on.ca

This posting will remain open until December 23, 2025, or until filled; interviews will commence as applications are received- final selection may occur prior to closing. We thank all interested applicants, however only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre recognizes that it is situated on lands of the Metis and Anishnaabe peoples of Migisi Sahgaigan, Wabigoon, and Wabauskang First Nations. We give gratitude and honor to the Ancestors, Elders, and all Anishnaabe and Metis people for sharing their resources and knowledge. As a community Health Centre, we remember that we serve the people of Treaty #3. Our goal is to improve the health of all our citizens.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. As a French Language Designated Service provider, we welcome applications from bilingual candidates.

Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.

 

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