Patient Care Assistant - Owen Sound, Canada - Grey Bruce Health Services

Grey Bruce Health Services

Verified Company

Owen Sound, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

POSITION LOCATION:
OWEN SOUND

CLOSING DATE:
APRIL 20, 2023

UNION AFFILIATION:
OPSEU - SERVICE

STATUS:
FULL-TIME

WAGE RATE:
$ $26.384

Under the guidance of an RN and RPN, the Personal Care Assistant (PCA) will assist with routine activities of patient care within the agreed upon plan of care.

The PCA promotes an environment that is optimal for the physical, social and emotional well-being of our patients.

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:

Required

Certificate of Completion of the Personal Support Worker Program from a recognized Community College or a combination of relevant experience and education preferably from an acute care facility.
Current CPR
Recent experience as a in a healthcare facility
Successful completion of corporate Code White training (to be provided)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of Infection Control Practices
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Excellent organizational and patient assessment skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
Excellent problemsolving, decisionmaking and interpersonal skills
Commitment to continuing education and professional development
Ability to work all shifts
Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
Adherence to GBHS 'CARE' Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and 'LEAD' Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
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 GBHS through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes