Job Description

Job Number:

J0723-1075

Union:

UNIFOR

Salary:

$26.89 - $27.92/Hour

Job Title:

PSW - Full-time - Transition Pool - Multi-site - Belleville General, Trenton Memorial & PECM

Job Status:

Permanent Full Time

Department:

TRANSITION POOL

Site:

Multi-site

Job Category:

PSW Careers

Number of Positions:

1

Date Posted:

August 14, 2023

Hours:

Day, evening and night shifts - must be available for all shifts

Our family of four hospitals play an integral role in improving lives and creating healthier communities. We work together as one team across our hospitals to provide local and regional health care services, and also work in partnership with our communities to improve access to high-quality care, close to home. We are incredibly fulfilled by the work that we do, and proud of our dynamic teams of staff, physicians and volunteers who care deeply about our patients, and each other. We don\'t just serve our communities, we are part of them. We live here, raise our families here and, quite often, retire here in the community that we love. Quinte Health is always looking for compassionate, dedicated people to join our team. We have a wide range of exciting roles, some which involve working across more than one of our hospitals, and some which are situated at just one hospital.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Patient Services Manager, the PSW is a member of the health care team, accountable for the day to day provision of quality patient and family centered care in a manner consistent with Quinte Health\'s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Direction. Under the direction of the RN/RPN or other regulated health professional, the Personal Support Worker performs assigned functions as an unregulated care provider, that support the health care team in assisting patients in activities of daily living, and supports the effective operation of patient care areas.

The successful candidate must have reliable transportation for day, evening and night shifts at all three sites, PECM - Picton, BG - Belleville, and TM - Trenton.

Required

• Personal Support Worker Certificate received from an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology Program or Accredited PSW Certificate within the past two years or, graduate of same program and have at least one year of full time equivalent work experience within the past three years.
• Current CPR or BCLS certification
• Must have reliable transportation for day, evening and night shifts at all three sites, PECM - Picton, BG - Belleville, and TM - Trenton.
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload. (Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) available to review)

Duties

• Performs or assists patients with activities of daily living including basic hygiene as assigned (i.e. bathing, toileting, dressing, oral care, personal grooming etc.).
• Adheres to worker responsibilities as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Hospital policies.
• Effectively communicates to RN/RPN in a timely, objective manner without interpretation the following, but not limited to: Patient information specific to assigned activities, observed changes in patients\' condition, patient findings and/or unusual occurrences
• Document in the Health Record as appropriate
• Assists in meeting patients\' psychosocial needs, i.e. engaging patients in conversation, taking patients for walks, assisting with unit programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength

• Required Occasionally - lifting and carrying average weight 20 pounds and max 50, pushing/pulling average 10-15 pounds and max 30 pounds, patient assist approx. 100 pounds

Mobility

• Required Constantly - standing
• Required Frequently - walking, bending/stooping
• Required Occasionally - sitting, twisting/turning, bending, crouching/squatting, kneeling
• Required Rarely - balancing, climbing

Dexterity

• Required Frequently - forward shoulder movements, gripping/grasping, pinching, neck, elbow, shoulder, wrist and back normal range of motion
• Required Occasionally - fine finger movements, shoulder movements (up/down)
• Required Rarely - foot action

Equal Opportunity

Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or for assistance.

Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Quinte Health Care