Personal Support Worker {CUPE CS-26-456}

Workland; North Bay; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking candidates for the Inpatient Medicine unit (Pod C3/D3) to provide care with a focus on the elderly. The role requires a PSW or Health Care Aide background, BLS certification, and strong communication within a health-team setting.

Applicants must have an OSSD or equivalent and, if possible, a GPA certificate. The hospital emphasizes safety, teamwork, and ongoing education in a CUPE 139 environment.

Qualifications

• OSSD or equivalent required.
• PSW/Health Care Aide certificate or second semester in a recognized nursing program required.
• Current BLS for Health Care Providers certificate (recent within 12 months) required.
• GPA certificate is an asset.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Physical endurance

Patient safety

Continuing education

Basic computer skills

Attendance reliability

Bilingual English/French

Education

OSSD or equivalent

PSW certificate or Nursing program (2nd semester)

BLS for HCP certificate

Job description

Department: Inpatient Medicine

Initial competition is now closed.
We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.

Inpatient Medicine is located on the top floor of the hospital (3rd floor) – Pods C and D. These units are often referred to as Pod C3 and D3. Most patients on this unit are admitted from the Emergency Department while others are transferred from the Critical Care Unit or Surgical Unit. Patients are admitted to Inpatient Medicine for treatment and/or monitoring of a medical condition and can expect a stay of 1 – 5 days.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

• Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent required
• Personal Support Worker Certificate, HealthCare Aide Certificate or completion of minimum second (2nd) semester in a recognized nursing program required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
• Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate an asset

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent level of interpersonal skills required
• Excellent level of written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to work as a collaborative member of the health team required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision required
• Ability to meet the physical demands required to provide care to acute/rehab patients required
• Must be a motivated, flexible and organized individual with patience, tact and an understanding of the special needs of the elderly
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education required
• Basic computer skills required
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers and visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Good attendance and work record required
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE 139 Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER