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Reporting to the Manager of Medical 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 healthcare 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
• 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 healthcare 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 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.

The Hospital is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient and Family Centered Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and commitment to this care philosophy.

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

Joining our team means you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision, and values.

Our Mission: We provide quality care to patients and families, supported and advanced by research, innovation, and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.

Our Vision: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

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

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