Patient Care Assistant – Emergency #577-26

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; Presencial; CAD 40 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Brightshores Health System in Owen Sound is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to support routine patient care under the guidance of an RN and RPN. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care within an acute care setting and adherence to the established care plan.

This full-time temporary position requires completion of PSW program, strong communication, infection control, and the ability to work across shifts.

Qualificações

• Certificate of Completion of the Personal Support Worker Program from a recognized Community College.
• Two years’ recent experience as a PSW in an acute care facility.
• Successful completion of corporate Code White training (to be provided).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Infection Control Practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Current First Aid Certification.
• Excellent organizational and patient assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values; We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with routine activities of patient care under the guidance of an RN and RPN.
• Perform duties consistent with the job classification or clinical specialty as required.
• Promote an environment optimal for physical, social and emotional well-being of patients.
• Comply with health and safety policies and participate in maintaining a safe workplace.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Infection control

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Formação académica

Certificate of Completion of PSW Program

Descrição da oferta de emprego

DEPARTMENT: EMERGENCY

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE

STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE MARCH 2027)REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $29.276 - $30.346

Under the guidance of an RN and RPN, the Personal Care Assistant (PCA) will assist with routine activities of patient care within the agreed upon plan of care and performing cross-functional and other duties consistent with the job classification or clinical specialty, as required. The PCA promotes an environment that is optimal for the physical, social and emotional well-being of our patients.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Certificate of Completion of the Personal Support Worker Program from a recognized Community College
• Two years’ recent experience as a PSW in an acute care facility
• Successful completion of corporate Code White training (to be provided)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Infection Control Practices
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Current First Aid Certification
• Excellent organizational and patient assessment skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development
• Possession of a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and access to personal vehicle; ability to provide coverage at rural sites as required
• Ability to work all shifts
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful and culturally safe workplace that embraces diversity and promotes equity and belonging
• Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment