Patient Care Assistant - CVH 5 Stroke DEF

Mackenzie Health; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks dedicated Patient Care Assistants to provide essential clinical support to patients. This role is perfect for compassionate individuals with a background in personal support work, who thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment. Responsibilities include assisting patients under the guidance of healthcare professionals while ensuring safety and quality care. Join a team that values excellence, leadership, and empathy, and contribute to providing exceptional experiences for both staff and clients. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support care to patients under the direction of a healthcare provider.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and foster a safe environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Empathy

Knowledge of Patient Centered Care

Safety Compliance

Communication

Education

Personal Support Worker Program

Job description

Job Description

Patient Care Assistants help with the provision of clinical support care to patients under the direction of a regulated health care provider.

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.

What else do you bring?

• Previous hospital experience working as a Patient Care Assistant in a long-term care setting.
• Experience working with the elderly.
• Knowledge of patient centered care.
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others and demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

Preferably, your profile also includes;

• Previous experience within the Patient Care Assistant classification
• Previous hospital experience working as a Patient Care Assistant in a Stroke/ acute care setting

*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.