*NEW* Personal Support Worker {CUPE MH-26-495}

NBRHC; North Bay; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking a dedicated health-care support professional for the Complex Continuing Care unit (Cedar Lodge). The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, collaboration with the health team, and adherence to safety practices.

Required are a PSW or healthcare aide credential, current BLS, and strong communication skills in English; bilingual English/French is preferred. A focus on dementia care and falls/mobility training is valued.

Qualifications

• Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent required.
• PSW/HealthCare Aide certificate or completion of minimum second semester in nursing program required.
• Current BLS (within 12 months) required.
• Dementia care, pharmacotherapy, falls/mobility, osteoporosis, delirium training required.
• De-escalation techniques required.
• GPA certification an asset.
• U-First certification an asset.
• Bilingualism (Advanced English/French) required or considered if French requirement met.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Collaborative team member

Work with minimal supervision

Physical demands of patient care

Engage in meaningful patient activity

Flexible care

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Patience and organization

Continuing education

Basic computer skills

Safety and prevention of adverse heath

Good attendance

Bilingual English/French

Education

Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent

PSW/HealthCare Aide certificate or nursing program (2nd semester)

Current BLS for Health Care Providers

Dementia care, pharmacotherapy, falls/mobility, osteoporosis, delirium training

De-escalation techniques

GPA certification (asset)

U-First certification (asset)

Job description

Department: Complex Continuing Care (Cedar Lodge)

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

• Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent required
• Personal Support Worker Certificate, HealthCare Aide Certificate or completion of minimum second (2nd) semester in a recognized nursing program required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) certificate required (within the last twelve months)
• Dementia care, pharmacotherapy, falls/mobility, osteoporosis, delirium training required
• De-escalation techniques required
• GPA certification an asset
• U-First certification an asset

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent level of interpersonal skills required
• Excellent level of written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to work as a collaborative member of the health team required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision required
• Ability to meet the physical demands required to provide care to medical patients required
• Demonstrated ability to engage in meaningful patient activity an asset
• Demonstrated ability in flexible care and patient centred approaches is an asset
• Critical thinking, problem solving, ability to delegate, multitask an asset
• Must be a motivated, flexible and organized individual with patience, tact and an understanding of the special needs of the elderly
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education required
• Basic computer skills required
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers and visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Good attendance and work record required
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE 139 Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER