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Summer Nursing Student

CompanyBayshore
LocationHamilton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 28, 2026
About The Company
At Bayshore, we believe in creating special moments for our clients each and every day, whether at the bedside, on the phone or in the clinic. These moments touch the lives of our clients and our employees, and they guide the way we run our business. These moments inspire, change and encourage us. They are what we call the Bayshore difference. Bayshore HealthCare is one of the country’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a Canadian-owned company. With over 100 locations across the country, including home care offices, pharmacies and infusion clinics, Bayshore has more than 13,000 staff members and provides care to over 350,000 clients. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, dignity and independence of all Canadians, by providing customized care plans and solutions that allow clients to remain in the comfort of their own home. See what some of our clients have to say about their experience with Bayshore. We have been a recipient of Canada’s Best Managed Companies award since 2006. Chez Bayshore, nous croyons en la création de moments spéciaux pour nos clients, chaque jour, que ce soit à leur chevet, au téléphone ou dans une clinique. Nous cherchons à améliorer la qualité de vie, la dignité et l’autonomie de tous les Canadiens, en fournissant des plans de soins personnalisés et des solutions qui permettent à nos clients de rester dans le confort de leur propre foyer. Bayshore, une entreprise exclusivement canadienne, est l’un des plus importants fournisseurs de services de santé à domicile et en milieu communautaire au Canada. Avec plus de 100 établissements à travers le pays, y compris des succursales dédiées à la prestation de soins à domicile, des pharmacies et des cliniques de perfusion, Bayshore compte au-delà de 13 000 employés et prodigue des soins à plus de 350 000 clients. AP-2000672
About the Role

Summer Opportunity for Nursing Students – Build Skills, Confidence & Community Impact in Hamilton & Burlington

Imagine starting your nursing career by making a meaningful difference in people’s lives—right in your own community.
Bayshore Home Care Solutions (Hamilton) is a division of Bayshore HealthCare Ltd.  Together we are one of Canada’s leading providers of home and community health services and a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2006. Our Hamilton team is proud to support clients across the Greater Hamilton and Burlington areas with personalized care that promotes dignity, independence, and quality of life.

This summer, we’re hiring Nursing Students to join us as Community Personal Support Workers (PSWs)—a role designed to strengthen your clinical judgment, communication skills, and confidence in real‑world care settings.

Why This Role Is Perfect for You

  • Hands-on, one-to-one patient care experience in a community setting
  • Develop strong assessment, documentation, and time-management skills
  • Exposure to chronic disease management, aging-in-place, and home care
  • Flexible scheduling that works around your summer plans
  • Competitive hourly wage + travel stipend
  • Experience that strengthens your resume and future nursing applications
  • Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients and families

Position Details

  • Role: Community Personal Support Worker (PSW)
  • Type: Temporary (May–August; flexible start/end dates)
  • Schedule: Days, evenings, weekends—you choose your availability
  • Setting: Clients’ homes within your assigned community area

What You’ll Do

  • Provide compassionate assistance with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting)
  • Support safe mobility, transfers, and simple exercises based on client care plans
  • Assist with daily living tasks such as meal prep and light housekeeping
  • Observe, document, and report changes in client condition
  • Encourage client independence, comfort, dignity, and safety
  • Travel between client homes in the Hamilton & Burlington area


Who We’re Looking For

  • Current student in a BScN, RPN, LPN, or equivalent nursing program
  • International Nursing Graduate, PSW certificate, or prior clinical placement considered an asset
  • Compassionate, reliable, and confident working independently
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Comfortable with the physical demands of community care

Transportation Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Reliable personal vehicle
  • Willingness to travel between clients (up to ~40 minutes from first to last visit)
  • Travel stipend provided between visits

Additional Requirements

  • Current CPR/First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
  • Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Proof of negative TB test
  • Required immunizations for community healthcare settings
     

 Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis.“At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.”
 

At Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.

Posting Close Date:  April 17, 2026
 

We thank all applicants. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview by the assigned Recruiter

Key Skills
Clinical JudgmentCommunication SkillsAssessmentDocumentationTime-ManagementPersonal CareMobility AssistanceClient Care PlansObservationIndependence PromotionReliabilityOrganizational SkillsPhysical StaminaCPR/First AidCompassion
Categories
HealthcareSocial Services
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Community Personal Support Worker will provide compassionate assistance with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, while also supporting safe mobility and simple exercises based on established client care plans. Responsibilities also include assisting with daily living tasks, observing, documenting, and reporting changes in client condition to encourage independence, comfort, dignity, and safety.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
5754
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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