Job Description

Job Posting Number:J1024-1019Job Title:Personal Support WorkerJob Category:NursingUnit:Mobility TeamJob Type:Permanent Part TimeOpen Positions:1City, Province, Country:Cornwall, Ontario, CanadaDate Posted:October 18, 2024Available Shifts:

• 700-1900 - Schedule subject to change

Closing Date:October 25, 2024Salary:$28.14 - $28.90/HourUnion:CUPEAs part of the Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), you will uphold the mission, vision and ICARE values in order to create a safe environment for patients, families, staff, physicians and volunteers, recognizing \xe2\x80\x9cPatient Safety\xe2\x80\x9d and \xe2\x80\x9cOur People\xe2\x80\x9d as priorities in creating a culture of safety and a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. Cornwall Hospital is committed to providing an accessible work environment. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment/selection process.Emergency preparedness is a critical aspect of CCH operations. It is essential that all staff and physicians receive training and understand their roles and responsibilities in this field.Summary of responsibilitiesAs a successful applicant, you will be part of an exciting hands-on patient care initiative at Cornwall Hospital, the Mobility Team. The patients that are assigned to the Mobility Team will benefit from your focused role in supporting them to safely move throughout the day/evening, whether it is getting out of bed, transferring to a chair, walking, or completing an exercise program. You will take direction from the interdisciplinary care team on the unit. You will receive enhanced training regarding mobilizing and transferring patients to supplement your current knowledge, skills and experience in this area of hands-on patient care.Requirements of the job

• Graduate of a Personal Support Worker Program from a Community College
• Holds current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Demonstrated ability to work with patients with dementia or cognitive impairments
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of good body mechanics
• Good listening skills
• Ability to understand, interpret and carry out written or verbal instructions
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of the multidisciplinary team
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
• Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
• Functional proficiency in English (oral and written)

Asset:

• Limited proficiency in oral French - and testing completed

Cornwall Community Hospital