Patient Care Assistant – Inpatient Mental Health

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for a full-time temporary position in Owen Sound. The PCA will assist with patient care tasks, collaborating closely with nursing staff to promote independence and ensure high-quality care. Candidates must have completed a recognized Personal Support Worker Program and possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills. A commitment to patient safety and continuing education is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have completed the Personal Support Worker Program from a recognized Community College or relevant experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities required.
• Must possess current First Aid Certification and BCLS.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine activities of patient care.
• Work with a Registered Nurse to provide patient care.
• Promote an environment optimal for patients' well-being.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Patient assessment skills

Excellent problem-solving abilities

Strong customer service skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Knowledge of Infection Control Practices

Education

Certificate of Completion of the Personal Support Worker Program

Tools

First Aid Certification

BCLS

Job description

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE
STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE MAY 2027)
WAGE RATE: $29.276 - $30.346

Reporting to the Manager, Inpatient Mental Health, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) will assist with routine activities of patient care, within the agreed upon plan of care. The PCA will work in partnership with a Registered Nurse/ Registered Practical Nurse, to provide patient care and will become an integral member of the team. The focus is on optimizing independence in activities of daily living including individual and group activities and Quality and patient/family centered care with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction. The PCA promotes an environment that is optimal for the physical, social and emotional well-being of our patients.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate of Completion of the Personal Support Worker Program from a recognized Community College or a combination of relevant experience and education, preferably from an acute care facility.
• Excellent organizational and patient assessment skills
• Able to effectively prioritize workload
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making abilities
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Current First Aid Certification & BCLS
• Working knowledge of Infection Control Practices
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development
• Recent satisfactory attendance and performance records
• Knowledge of and adherence to Brightshores CARE Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence)
• 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