Job Description

Categories:

Service

Location(s):

Owen Sound

Types:

Part Time

POSITION TITLE: PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT: MEDICINE

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU - SERVICE

STATUS: PART-TIME

WAGE RATE: $29.276 - $30.346

Under the guidance of an RN and RPN, the Personal Care Assistant (PCA) will assist with routine activities of patient care within the agreed upon plan of care. The PCA promotes an environment that is optimal for the physical, social and emotional well-being of our patients.

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:

Required

Certificate of Completion of the Personal Support Worker Program from a recognized Community
College or a combination of relevant experience and education preferably from an acute care facility.
Current CPR Recent experience as a in a healthcare facility Successful completion of corporate Code White training (to be provided) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Working knowledge of Infection Control Practices Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team Excellent organizational and patient assessment skills Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare
professionals
Excellent problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills Commitment to continuing education and professional development Ability to work all shifts Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record Adherence to Brightshores 'CARE' Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and 'LEAD' Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment * Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes