Con Ed PSW Clinical Assistant (temporary)

Niagara Catholic District School Board; Welland; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara Catholic District School Board is seeking a Temporary PSW Clinical Assistant within the Continuing Education Department to support students in the Personal Support Worker certification program during practical training in long-term care facilities.

The successful candidate will orientate students to the clinical setting, collaborate with staff, and provide one-on-one teaching to PSW students in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse
• Must be registered and in Good Standing with the College of Nurses Ontario
• Reliable, accountable and possess high standards
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with course descriptions and outcomes
• Understand the adult learner
• Orientate students to the clinical setting and staff
• Be aware of Policy and Procedures of the placement site
• Develop working relationships with students and facility staff
• Work well with a multi-disciplinary team
• Engage in one-on-one teaching of PSW students in clinical setting
• Provide timely feedback and support to students
• Collaborate with PSW Instructor on evaluation of students

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Reliable and accountable

Job description

Are you looking for experience in an organization that makes a difference in the lives of so many people? If you want to be part of a community of professionals working to make a difference then we may just have an opportunity for you!

Serving as a member of the Continuing Education team, PSW Clinical Assistants will have the opportunity to assist students in our Personal Support Worker certification program during their practical training. The program provides students with the academic background, theory and practical training necessary to become a qualified Personal Support Worker.

The Niagara Catholic District School Board invites applications for the position of Temporary PSW Clinical Assistant with our Continuing Education Department.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse
• Must be registered and in Good Standing with the College of Nurses Ontario
• Reliable, accountable and possess high standards
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to confidentiality

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Become familiar with course descriptions and outcomes
• Have an understanding of the adult learner
• Orientate students to the clinical setting and staff members
• Become familiar with Policy and Procedures of the placement site
• Demonstrate respect, being a guest in the long-term care facility
• Be able to develop a working relationship with the students and the staff of the facility
• Work well with-in a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Be aware of the cultural and social differences in students
• Understand each student is unique
• Engage in one-on-one teaching of the PSW student within the clinical setting
• Model appropriate professional behaviours and attitudes
• Provide students the opportunity to encounter various types of clinical experiences
• Teach through verbal explanation and questioning, facilitating discussions
• Provide students with timely feedback
• Consult with PSW Instructor regarding any questions and/or concerns
• Collaborate with the PSW Instructor on the evaluation of the students

HOURS: 6:00am – 2:00pm OR 2:00pm – 10:00pm 7.5 HOURS (30-minute unpaid lunch)

HOURS:

120 hours total

LOCATION:

Long-Term Care Facilities (Niagara Region)

RATE OF PAY:

$ 35.48 per hour inclusive of vacation and statutory pay

We thank all candidates for applying, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Record Check, dated within the past six months of the hire date. This position requires completion of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check. For more information, please refer to 201.18 Police Record Check & Offence Declaration AOP on the Board's website.

Niagara Catholic is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and communities we serve. Guided by our Equity and Inclusive Education Policy, and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, we actively work to identify and remove barriers, address bias, and foster fair, respectful, inclusive, and welcoming employment practices.

We welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities, and value the unique contributions each person brings to our Catholic learning environment.

Niagara Catholic is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process, and through all stages of employment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to notify Human Resources so that appropriate support can be facilitated.

Niagara Catholic does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.