Patient Care Assistant-M PCA

Trillium Health Partners • Mississauga, ON

6d • CA$28 - CA$32 • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the care giving team on the Patient Services units, assists the Nursing staff with the provision of patient care. THP certification and/or, personal support worker, orthopaedic certificate or appropriate other related Health Care Certificate required. Performs duties related to patient care under the direction of regulated Health Care Professionals and/or Physicians in accordance with hospital standards, policies and procedures. Performs related activities required to assist the team in providing a safe, clean and comfortable environment for patients. Responsible and accountable for the provision of patient care to a specific group of patients under the direction of regulated Health Care Professionals and in accordance with the standards set by the Hospital.

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent related skills & experience
• THP certification and/or, personal support worker certificate
• Current Basic Life Support (BCLS) & CPR Certificates essential
• Current basic computer skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Must have the knowledge, skill, judgment and ability to work with patients in an understanding, sensitive and compassionate manner
• Must be a self-directed individual with well-developed organizational skills
• Possess the ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision
• A positive attendance and work record is essential

Nice To Haves

• Previous Hospital/Health Care experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Delivery of meal trays to assigned patients, feeding of patients as necessary, or assistance with meals as required (opening packages, making patient comfortable and documenting food consumption)
• Assisting, under the direction of regulated Health Care Professionals, with ambulation, toileting, bathing and personal hygiene functions
• Provides physical assistance to patients as required by assisting with lifts and transfers
• Performs various patient care duties & related non-professional activities necessary in meeting patient’s personal needs and comfort and documenting as required.
• Assists in the provision of a safe, clean and comfortable environment, including carrying out cleaning and infection control activities as required
• Reports all concerns voiced by patients and their families
• Alerts team members when any change or concern about the patient’s condition is raised
• Cleans and disinfects beds, rooms and equipment as required, in accordance with THP standards
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED