Patient Care Assistant – Medical/Surgical #543-26

Brightshores; Markdale; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightshores in Markdale is seeking a part-time Personal Care Assistant to support routine patient care under the supervision of an RN and RPN. You will follow the agreed plan of care and contribute to an environment that promotes the physical, social and emotional well-being of our patients.

The role requires excellent communication, infection control practices, teamwork and strong organizational and assessment skills.

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.
• Current CPR
• Recent experience in a healthcare facility
• 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
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development
• Ability to work all shifts
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine activities of patient care within the agreed plan of care.
• Perform cross-functional duties as required.
• Promote an environment optimal for the physical, social and emotional well-being of patients.

Skills

Communication

Infection control

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Patient assessment

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Attention to safety

Education

PSW certificate

Current CPR

Job description

DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL/SURGICAL

POSITION LOCATION: MARKDALE

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE

STATUS: PART-TIMEREASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $37.071 - $38.157

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 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
• Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment