Patient Care Assistant - CVH 8 Surgery ABC (Orthopedics)

Mackenzie Health; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Assistant to provide essential clinical support to patients. This role involves managing a diverse workload while ensuring safe and quality care in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have completed a recognized personal support worker program and possess a strong commitment to patient safety and empathy. Join a team that values inclusivity and excellence in patient care, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized program for personal support worker.
• One-year experience in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the provision of clinical support care to patients.
• Manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Written Communication Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Empathy

Education

Personal Support Worker Program

Job description

Job Description

The Patient Care Assistant assists with the provision of clinical support care to patients under the direction of a regulated health care provider.

Contribute to safe, quality care by:

• Managing a workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Addressing and resolving issues in a productive, respectful manner.
• Exercising sound professional judgment and using best practice guidelines.
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive environment for all through compliance with patient and staff safety policies and procedures.

What must you have?

• Completion of a recognized program for personal support worker.
• One-year experience in a healthcare environment.
• Current certificate of Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or willing to obtain within 3 months of hire date.
• Previous hospital experience working as a Patient Care Assistant in a long-term care setting.
• Experience working with elderly and cognitively impaired patients.

What else do you bring?

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Proven attendance record.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

*This position is represented by OPSEU.* You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

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Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.

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