Patient Care Assistant

To assist with the provision of patient care and the efficient operation of the unit / area under the direction of a health care professional.

Education :

• Completed a recognized program for personal support worker
• Current Basic Rescuer Certificate in Basic Cardiac Life support or willingness to obtain within 3 months of hiring
• Member of the Ontario Personal Support Worker Association (OPSWA) and / or Personal Support Network of Ontario (PSNO) an asset

Experience :

Previous patient care experience in health care environment or health related community work, preferred

Competencies :

• Able to discern relevant information to make effective judgments and decisions to manage care
• Great Customer Service
• Take Initiative
• Commitment to Life Long Learning
• Outstanding Communication with team members, patients and families
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal English skills
• Ability to speak a second language, an asset
• Able to prioritize and organize assigned tasks
• Able to learn new tasks quickly
• Functions as an integral member of the health care team
• Basic Computer skills

Unless otherwise stated applicants must have a minimum educational requirement of Grade 12 or equivalent and must demonstrate proven workplace excellence through commitment to strong job performance and attendance.

Please be reminded that as a Regional Health Centre, in order to provide the necessary patient care, our operations run 24 / 7.

Therefore, depending on the program for which you are applying, it may be an expectation that you are available to work week days and weekends, as well as all shifts - days, evenings, and nights.