Patient Care Assistant – Medicine #586-25

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

Job summary

A healthcare system in Ontario is seeking a part-time Personal Care Assistant in Owen Sound. This role involves assisting with patient care activities, promoting a supportive environment for physical and emotional well-being. Candidates should possess a Personal Support Worker Certificate and be skilled in communication and teamwork, with a commitment to patient safety and continuing education. The position requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Certificate from a recognized Community College or relevant experience in healthcare.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Recent experience in a healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine activities of patient care.
• Promote physical, social, and emotional well-being of patients.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational and patient assessment skills

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

Knowledge of Infection Control Practices

Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

Education

Certificate of Completion of the Personal Support Worker Program

Current CPR

Job description

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE

STATUS: PART-TIME

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. 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.
• 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 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