Patient Care Assistant – Medical/Surgical #274-25

Brightshores Health System; Wiarton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightshores Health System is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant in Wiarton. The role involves assisting with patient care, ensuring safety and well-being, and requires completion of a Personal Support Worker program. Applicants should possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with a commitment to patient safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Certificate from a recognized Community College or relevant experience in an acute care facility.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine activities of patient care as per the plan.
• Promote optimal physical, social, and emotional well-being of patients.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Patient Assessment

Education

Certificate of Completion of the Personal Support Worker Program

Job description

POSITION TITLE: PATIENT CARE ASSISTANTDEPARTMENT: MEDICAL/SURGICALPOSITION LOCATION: WIARTONUNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICESTATUS: PART-TIMEWAGE RATE: $29.276 - $30.346Reporting to the Manager, and 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 will be 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 / Skills / Abilities:Required

• 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.
• Current CPR
• Recent experience as a in a healthcare 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
• 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
• Ability to work all shifts
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• 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