Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) responsibilities include: giving out meal trays to patient; preparing patients to receive nutrition (i.e. position patient for meals, feed patient, cutting up patient's food to aid digestion); assisting patient with dressing and grooming; notifying RPN if patient's condition changes; porter duties and light housekeeping; assisting with patient laundry; folding and re-stocking linen carts; counting and tracking supply inventory; cleaning and storing shared equipment; one on one or group activities with patients; complying with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\xc2\xa7 Giving out meal trays to patients\xc2\xa7 Preparing patients to receive nutrition (i.e., position patient for meals, feed patient, cutting up patient's food to aid digestion)\xc2\xa7 assisting patient with dressing and grooming\xc2\xa7 Notifying RPN if patient's condition changes\xc2\xa7 Porter duties and light housekeeping; assisting with patient laundry\xc2\xa7 Folding and re-stocking linen carts; counting and tracking supply inventory\xc2\xa7 Cleaning and storing shared equipment\xc2\xa7 Complying with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients.\xc2\xa7 Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.\xc2\xa7 Complies with all Canadian provincial and federal privacy legislation.

• All other duties as required

Make being the difference your Career, FAST APPLY now.Bayshore is looking for passionate and caring Personal Care Attendants to join our amazing team. You will be creating special moments for clients each and every day. If your calling is to be the difference by providing outstanding care, than a Health Care Career with Bayshore is the Perfect Fit for YOU!We value our Bayshore caregivers with:

• Highest industry wages for the critical work you do
• Company sponsored Benefits (health and dental) for you and your family
• Paid sick days, paid orientation and paid training
• Competitive travel compensation
• Efficient work schedules with more care time and less travel
• Opportunities to grow in your career
• Easy Access to managers and schedulers who listen and support the important work you do!

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:\xc2\xa7 OSSD or equivalent\xc2\xa7 Completion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program\xc2\xa7 Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language, Knowledge of other languages an asset\xc2\xa7 Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation\xc2\xa7 Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)\xc2\xa7 Knowledge of Hospital and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and practices\xc2\xa7 Knowledge of Emergency Assistance Code\xc2\xa7 Experience in customer service\xc2\xa7 Experience with the vulnerable sectors including Seniors\xc2\xa7 Positive and caring attitude\xc2\xa7 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills\xc2\xa7 Ability to lift over 60 lbs. on a constant basis\xc2\xa7 Ability to handle occasional to moderate exertion (i.e. constant standing, walking and climbing) on an occasional to frequent basis\xc2\xa7 Good attendance is requiredTRAINING & CERTIFICATION:\xc2\xa7 Health InformaticsSTANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:The Patient Care Assistant must demonstrate ongoing competency in completing all expected duties and responsibilities of this job description as well as specific goals and objectives that are agreed to. All duties and responsibilities of this position will be performed with consideration to client safety and well-being.PERFORMANCE REVIEW:Performance will be reviewed on an ongoing basis with a formal review at the end of the three-month probationary period and subsequently, on at least an annual basis. Input will be sought from the employee, Supervisor, ICS relationships and in addition, will be based on ongoing client feedback and the extent to which performance meets expectations.Valid drivers license and reliable vehicle along with Personal Care Attendant certificate or equivalent an asset.As Canadas largest and best homecare company, join us as we continue our 50+ year tradition of supporting our Caregivers to make being the difference a Career!Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.Bayshore operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes.

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