Personal Support Worker, Cpt - Niagara, Canada - Niagara Health System

Niagara Health System

Verified Company

Niagara, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of the Personal Support Worker Certificate Required.
Current CPR.
One year experience working as a Health Care Aide or Personal Support Worker in a healthcare setting.
Knowledge and experience using proper body mechanics for a oneperson transport by wheelchair or stretcher.
Demonstrated understanding of proper body mechanics when pushing, pulling, lifting and transferring patients.
Working knowledge of stretchers, beds, wheelchairs, etc.
Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team.
Evidence of effective customer service, organizational, interpersonal, judgment and decisionmaking skills.
Flexible, selfdirected and able to work effectively with mínimal supervision.
Must be available for all shifts, vacation replacement, sick time and paid holidays.
Proficiency in both official languages (English & French) will be considered an asset.
Consistent and regular attendance required.
Vaccines (COVID19 and others) are a new hire requirement of the job unless you have an exemption based on medical or on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code

Recruitment Specialist:
Ashley Cowell

We are especially interested in connecting if you:_
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;_
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hardworking team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;_
Identify as a member of one or more of the following equitydeserving groups: Indigenous persons, racialized, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas._
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customerservice._
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation._