Job Description

North York General is one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.
What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care - the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care-a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: People-Centred Care for a healthier community.
North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners.
We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career!
Position Summary
Personal Support Worker, RCC 2 and 3 Unit
Your goal in this position is to assist nursing personnel in providing personal care to residents and perform such procedures and treatments for which you have received special instructions. You will also perform other duties associated with the activities of daily living of the residents. This position supports the Hospital's academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.
On a practical level, you will

• Perform all duties in accordance with legislation, the Mission Statement, Organizational Philosophy and Administrative policies and procedures of North York General Hospital Reactivation Care Centre

• Perform direct and indirect patient care activities in order to carry out the Interprofessional Care Plan. The scope of activities are directed and assigned by the RN/RPN or appropriate multidisciplinary team member.

• Under direction from a Registered Health Care Provider attends to the personal care needs of the patients including but not limited to: hygiene, grooming and dressing, toileting, recording nutrition and hydration intake, provision of preventative skin care

• Supports patients' independence, dignity, social, emotional and cultural well-being

• Work is moderately heavy involving moderately heavy lifting, walking, standing, bending, pushing and pulling of equipment

• Communicate effectively with elderly people and colleagues

Qualifications

• Completed Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate from a College of Applied Arts and Technology.

• Registered and in good standing with The Health and Supportive care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA).

• 1-2 years experience in inpatient Geriatric/Rehab or Long-Term Care experience

• Experience working with patients with cognitive impairment/dementia and experience working with patients who exhibit responsive behaviors preferred

• Demonstrated Knowledge of Infection Control Practices

• Demonstrated aptitude to foster caring and trusting relationships with elderly patients and families

• Demonstrated ability to work well with team members

• Effective organizational and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to perform responsibilities in a courteous manner

• Ability to function independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast paced environment

• Commitment to ongoing education and development

• Demonstrated excellent customer service, organizational and problem solving skills (test will be administered)

• Excellent Attendance Record

• Skilled in Point of Care (POC), preferred

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English required

• Ability to speak a second language an asset

• Bilingualism in French/English an asset

What We Offer
Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada's leading hospitals. This is a Full Time Permanent position with 8 and 12 hours shifts, All Shifts and Weekends in the Reactivation Care Centre Unit 2 & 3 at 555 Finch Ave W.We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that includes benefits, pension, and vacation. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca
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How to Apply
Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why:

• Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
• We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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