Personal Support Worker - Medicine PT 2026-6716

Cambridge Memorial Hospital • Cambridge, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! 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. Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond. Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

Requirements

• Registered with the Health and Supporting Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSPCOA) - required
• Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate from a recognized college/private career college or school board is required
• Current BCLS certification required
• 2-3 years current experience as Personal Support Worker required
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of patient populations
• Working knowledge of routine practices related to Infection Control required
• 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 is required
• All staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada (subject to accommodation)
• The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check

Nice To Haves

• Current experience in a hospital environment preferred
• Proficient computer experience and excellent keyboarding skills is preferred
• Previous experience with Meditech system is an asset
• Ongoing commitment to continuous learning is preferred

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 is required 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree