Personal Support Worker - N1

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton • Hamilton, ON

5d • CA$29 - CA$32 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of registered nursing staff, the Personal Support Worker will be integrated into the unit’s model of care to provide direct quality personal care to patients.

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 Education and successful completion of a 1-year diploma program as a Certified Personal Support Worker.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Record of good attendance.

Nice To Haves

• GPA and CPI certification preferred.
• Previous PSW/Customer Service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients to meet their basic physical, social, psychosocial, and emotional needs in accordance with their plan of care.
• Provides personal care to patients including assistance with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, nutritional needs, toileting, lifts, and transfers utilizing a respectful and caring manner/demeanor.
• Maintains documentation of patients’ activities of daily living on flowsheets (Dovetale) and reports to registered staff any changes in patient condition.
• Engages with patient/client that aligns with a patient and family-centered care philosophy.
• Works collaboratively with the patient, families, and the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Maintains a positive attitude and supports unit initiatives and change.
• Participates in Transfer of Accountability at change of shift.
• Adhere to SJHH policies and procedures including IPAC policies and procedures and code response policies, specifically utilization of prevention and intervention strategies for patients with responsive behaviors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree