Patient Care Assistant – Medical/Surgical #358-25

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

Job summary

A local healthcare institution is seeking a full-time temporary Patient Care Assistant in Meaford. The role involves assisting with patient care activities and promoting well-being. Qualifications include a Personal Support Worker certificate, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety and collaboration. The position offers a wage of approximately $29.276 – $30.346 hourly, with an end date around February 2026.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Completion from a recognized Community College or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a healthcare facility.
• Adherence to Brightshores 'CARE' Behaviours and 'LEAD' Competencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine activities of patient care.
• Promote an optimal environment for patient well-being.
• Support a culture of patient safety.

Skills

Certificate of Completion of the Personal Support Worker Program

Current CPR

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

Working knowledge of Infection Control Practices

Excellent organizational and patient assessment skills

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

Commitment to continuing education and professional development

Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record

Ability to work all shifts

Job description

Categories: Service

Location(s): Meaford

Types: Full Time Temporary

POSITION TITLE: PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL/SURGICAL

POSITION LOCATION: MEAFORD

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE

STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE FEBRUARY 2026)

WAGE RATE: $29.276 – $30.346

Reporting 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.

Required

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:

• 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