151-26 Personal Support Worker, Inpatient Unit, Job Share, St Marys

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance • Perth South, ON

15h • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the inter-professional collaborative team, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) provides direct quality and safe personal care in accordance with patient’s respective care plans, under the direction and supervision of regulated healthcare providers. Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) is an organization that influences proactive change; embraces the potential of partnerships; harnesses the power of performance, and values the skills and guidance of our people – staff, patients, families and caregivers included to advance our healthcare system. HPHA is a multi-site organization that includes Clinton Public Hospital, St. Marys Memorial Hospital, Seaforth Community Hospital and Stratford General Hospital.

Requirements

• Minimum grade 12 education
• Personal Support Worker certificate from an accredited Ontario Community College or a Registered Private College required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Demonstrates excellent critical thinking, problem solving and conflict management skills
• Demonstrates time management and organizational/prioritization skills
• Ability to function as an effective team member
• Ability to work with a variety of patient populations
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
• Working knowledge of or the ability to quickly comprehend the Meditech Information System
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Flexible and able to adapt readily to a rapidly changing environment

Nice To Haves

• Recent hospital experience preferred
• Education related to geriatric care preferred (ex. Gentle Persuasive Approaches)

Responsibilities

• Provides direct quality and safe personal care in accordance with patient’s respective care plans, under the direction and supervision of regulated healthcare providers.
• Ability to take vital signs and accurately document, communicate abnormal findings.
• Ability to perform skin assessments.
• Ability to assist patients with ADLs such as personal care, toileting, feeding and recreational activities.
• Ability to assist patients with transfers and ambulation.
• Ability to report any patient difficulties with chewing, drinking and/or swallowing.

Benefits

• Preceptor/Peer Mentorship Opportunities
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Extended Health/Semi Private and Dental Benefits (for Part-time and Full-time only)
• Diverse Committees and Engagement Opportunities
• Opportunities to grow your career and explore different roles within the hospital

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees