Personal Support Worker {CUPE MH-26-495}

NBRHC; North Bay; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking a compassionate health care worker for Complex Continuing Care (Cedar Lodge). The role requires a PSW/HCA background with current BLS certification and training in dementia care, de-escalation, and safety.

Applicants should demonstrate strong communication and teamwork, with the ability to work with minimal supervision and handle physical demands of care. Applicants must have an Ontario secondary education diploma or equivalent and may have GPA or

Qualifications

• Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent required
• PSW / HealthCare Aide certificate or completion of minimum second semester in a nursing program required
• Current BLS for Health Care Providers certificate (within last 12 months) required
• Dementia care, pharmacotherapy, falls/mobility, osteoporosis, delirium training required
• De-escalation techniques required
• GPA certification an asset
• U-First certification an asset

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Physical stamina

Patient activity

Flexible care

Critical thinking

Patience

Safety culture

Education

OSSD or equivalent

PSW/HCA certificate

BLS for HCP

Dementia care training

De-escalation techniques

GPA certification asset

U-First certification asset

Job description

Department: Complex Continuing Care (Cedar Lodge)

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

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 (within the last twelve months)
• Dementia care, pharmacotherapy, falls/mobility, osteoporosis, delirium training required
• De-escalation techniques required
• GPA certification an asset
• U-First certification 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 medical patients required
• Demonstrated ability to engage in meaningful patient activity an asset
• Demonstrated ability in flexible care and patient centred approaches is an asset
• Critical thinking, problem solving, ability to delegate, multitask an asset
• 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