Patient Care Assistant – Medical/Surgical (LH) – CASUAL

Full job description
Categories: Service
Location(s): Lion's Head
Types: Casual
POSITION TITLE: PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT
DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL/SURGICAL
POSITION LOCATION: LION’S HEAD
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – CLERICAL
STATUS: CASUAL
WAGE RATE: $2+.276 – $30.346
Reporting to the Manager of Lion’s Head hospital and under the guidance of an RN and RPN, the Personal Care Assistant (PCA) will assist with routine activities of patient care within the agreed upon plan of care. The PCA promotes an environment that is optimal for the physical, social and emotional well-being of our patients.

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:

Required

Certificate of Completion of the Personal Support Worker Program from a recognized Community College or a combination of relevant experience and education preferably from an acute care facility.
Current CPR
Recent experience as a in a healthcare facility
Successful completion of corporate Code White training (to be provided)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of Infection Control Practices
Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
Excellent organizational and patient assessment skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
Excellent problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills
Commitment to continuing education and professional development
Ability to work all shifts
Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
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