Personal Support Worker

Njoyn; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

French language skills (asset)

Job summary

Cornwall Community Hospital is seeking a Personal Support Worker to join our nursing teams in Cornwall, Ontario. The role focuses on direct and indirect patient care, supporting safe, compassionate and person-centred services.

You will be a graduate of a PSW program, hold current BCLS, and demonstrate ability to work with patients with dementia. English proficiency, good listening, and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Personal Support Worker program.
• Hold current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Demonstrated ability to work with patients with dementia or cognitive impairments.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of good body mechanics.
• Good listening skills.
• Ability to understand, interpret and carry out written or verbal instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety.
• Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance.
• Functional proficiency in English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect activities that support nursing care on the units.
• Embodies a caregiver-inclusive approach in the patient’s plan of care.
• Provide one-on-one care to patients as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Listening skills

Follow instructions

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Education

PSW program graduate

Job description

Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne.

With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.

At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always.

Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care.

Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions:

• Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality
• People – Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners
• Integration – Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system

Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne.

With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.

At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always.

Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care.

Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions:

• Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality
• People – Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners
• Integration – Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system

Successful candidates will reflect these values in their work and contribute to our mission by delivering safe, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care and services in a collaborative environment. This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process.

Summary of responsibilities

The Personal Support Worker is responsible for providing direct and indirect activities that support the overall provision of nursing care on the nursing units as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient’s plan of care. This also includes one-on-one care to patients as required.

Requirements of the job

• Graduate of a Personal Support Worker Program from a Community College
• Holds current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Demonstrated ability to work with patients with dementia or cognitive impairments
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of good body mechanics
• Good listening skills
• Ability to understand, interpret and carry out written or verbal instructions
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of the multidisciplinary team
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
• Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
• Functional proficiency in English (oral and written)

Asset:

• Functional proficiency in oral French – and testing completed

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