Patient Care Assistant – Medicine (CASUAL)

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

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Owen Sound is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to support patient care activities under the guidance of nursing staff. The ideal candidate will have a relevant educational background or experience in healthcare, strong communication and organizational skills, and a commitment to professional development. This casual position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient well-being and requires flexibility to work all shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have a completion certificate from a recognized community college.
• Experience in a healthcare facility is preferred.
• Knowledge of Infection Control Practices is necessary.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Education

Certificate of Completion of the Personal Support Worker Program

Current CPR certification

Job description

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE

STATUS: CASUAL

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