Personal Support Worker - Chesley, Canada - South Bruce Grey Health Centre

South Bruce Grey Health Centre

Verified Company

Chesley, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Part time

Description

Part Time Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Position posting number: 230354

Rate of Pay:
Reference OPSEU Service Collective Agreement

Schedule:
Part Time Assignment

Location:
Chesley

Applications are currently being accepted for a Part Time Personal Support Worker in the Acute Care Department at the Chesley site of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre.

Major and/or Key Elements

Providing those functions which provide for the personal care of patients with an acceptable level of skill, with sense of responsibility and respect for privacy
Assists in nursing process by observing and reporting changes in the patient's physical and emotional condition.
Maintains effective communication and good human relations with patients, families and fellow staff, using appropriate lines of communication.
Assists in maintaining a safe, neat and clean environment for patients and personnel by following safety policies and procedures and reporting hazardous situations in an appropriate manner
Participates in internal and external inservice education to keep informed of current trends in patient care practices

What we are looking for:

P.S.W. certificate from recognized College program required
Heart & Stroke BCLS certification required upon hire or within 2 months
Restorative Care certificate an asset
3 years' experience in a healthcare facility within previous 2 years preferred
Previous experience with rehab/restorative care an asset
Strong computer skills for power chart and order entry
Rotating shifts and weekend availability
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
Excellent problemsolving, decisionmaking and interpersonal skills
Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality
Knowledge of and adherence to SBGHC Core Values (Teamwork, Empathy, Accountability, Mutual Respect, Safety)
Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at SBGHC through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
Recent satisfactory performance with demonstrated excellence in attendance required
Knowledge of and adherence to Occupational Health & Safety and infection control principles