Personal Care Attendant

Personal Care Attendant ( Job Number : 26000239 ) Primary Location : ON-Kingston Clinical Employee Type : Full-Time Pay Rate From : $19.37 Pay Rate To : $19.91 Description : DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Giving out meal trays to patient; Preparing patients to receive nutrition (i.e. position patient for meals, feed patient, cutting up patient's food to aid digestion); assisting patient with dressing and grooming; Notifying RPN if patient's condition changes; Porter duties and light housekeeping; assisting with patient laundry; Folding and re-stocking linen carts; counting and tracking supply inventory; Cleaning and storing shared equipment; Complying with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients. Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures. Complies with all Canadian provincial and federal privacy legislation. All other duties as required. Qualifications : OSSD or equivalent Completion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language, Knowledge of other languages an asset Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Knowledge of Hospital and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and practices Knowledge of Emergency Assistance Code Experience in customer service Experience with the vulnerable sectors including Seniors Positive and caring attitude Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to lift over 60 lbs. on a constant basis Ability to handle occasional to moderate exertion (i.e. constant standing, walking and climbing) on an occasional to frequent basis Good attendance is required