Personal Support Worker-TFt 3A Surgical

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health sciences center in Ontario is seeking a Personal Support Worker to assist with patient care in a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should hold the required Personal Support Worker and HealthCare Aide certificates, and possess strong customer service and organizational skills. The role involves adhering to a culture of safety and equity while delivering quality care. Salary ranges from $29.286 to $29.930 per hour.

Qualifications

• Personal Support Worker or HealthCare Aide certificate is required.
• Previous experience in patient care is preferred.
• Must be a member of the Ontario Personal Support Worker Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering patient care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Support the functioning of the nursing unit.
• Adhere to patient and family-centered care principles.

Skills

CPR certification

Patient care experience

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of infection control

Teamwork

Ability to follow directions

Education

Personal Support Worker certificate

HealthCare Aide certificate

Job description

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager of Surgical Services, the Personal Support Worker performs a variety of tasks that enhance the overall functioning of the nursing unit and the delivery of patient care. As part of a multidisciplinary health care team, you will practice within the Philosophy of patient and family centered care, mission vision, values and the policies of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Qualifications

• Personal Support Worker certificate
• HealthCare Aide certificate with previous experience
• Membership in the Ontario Personal Support Worker Association

Preferred Qualifications

• Current certification in CPR
• Patient care experience preferably in an acute care setting
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of infection control and isolation practices
• Ability to work well as a member of a health care team
• Ability to perform physical activity for periods of time
• Ability to follow directions, policies and procedures

Salary Range: $29.286 to $29.930

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health & Safety.

Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify.

Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English / French speaking health sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified individuals.