Personal Support Worker - Medicine FTC 2026-6700
About The Position
Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation. Their vision is to create healthier communities together, with dedicated and skilled staff passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care and an exceptional patient experience. The Personal Support Worker provides personal care for patients and supports patient flow within the hospital as required. This role involves effective communication with patients, staff, and families, and providing excellent customer service at all times. The incumbent demonstrates professional responsibility and actions consistent with hospital policies and procedures, working co-operatively with team members and receiving direction from Registered staff. This is a Full Time Contract position expected to end September 2027.
Requirements
- Registered with the Health and Supporting Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSPCOA)
- Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate from a recognized college/private career college or school board
- Current BCLS certification
- 2-3 years current experience as Personal Support Worker
- Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of patient populations
- Working knowledge of routine practices related to Infection Control
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Proven dedication to an interdisciplinary team approach
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be flexible
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
- Received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada (subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation)
- Provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation
Nice To Haves
- Current experience in a hospital environment
- Proficient computer experience and excellent keyboarding skills
- Previous experience with Meditech system
- Ongoing commitment to continuous learning
Responsibilities
- Provides personal care for patients
- Supports patient flow within the hospital as required
- Communicates effectively with patients, staff and families
- Provides excellent customer service at all times
- Assisting patients with activities of daily living
- Measuring vital signs
- Practicing to the scope of their education
- Documentation in the electronic record for care provided
- Works co-operatively with team members
- Receives direction from Registered staff
- Demonstrates professional responsibility
- Demonstrates actions consistent with hospital policies and procedures
Benefits
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Career Development & Education Grant
- Wellness & Wellbeing Program
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
