Personal Support Worker

Hamilton, ON, Canada

Job Description


POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of registered nursing staff, the Personal Support Worker will be integrated in the unit\xe2\x80\x99s model of care to provide direct quality personal care to patients.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum Grade 12 Education and successful completion of a 1 year diploma program as a Certified Personal Support Worker
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
  • GPA and CPI certification preferred
  • Previous PSW/Customer Service experience preferred
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
  • Record of good attendance
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assisting patients to meet their basic physical, social, psychosocial and emotional needs in accordance with their plan of care
  • Provides personal care to patients including assistance with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, nutritional needs, toileting, lifts and transfers utilizing a respectful and caring manner/demeanor
  • Maintains documentation of patients\xe2\x80\x99 activities of daily living on flowsheets (Dovetale) and reports to registered staff and changes in patient condition
  • Engages with patient/client that aligns with a patient family centered care philosophy
  • Works collaboratively with the patient, families and the interdisciplinary health care team
  • Maintains a positive attitude and supports unit initiatives and change
  • Participates in Transfer of Accountability at change of shift
  • Adhere to SJHH policies and procedures, including IPAC policies and procedures, and code response policies, specifically utilization of prevention and intervention strategies for patients with responsive behaviours
HOURS OF WORK
WAGE RATE: $27.16 ... $28.25... $29.32

PLEASE NOTE:
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

St. Joe\xe2\x80\x99s fosters an environment where we celebrate diversity, where teams reflect the diversity of the community in which we serve, enhancing the connection to patients, clients, community, and each other.

St Joseph\'s Healthcare Hamilton

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2273657
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Hamilton, ON, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned