Patient Support Assistant - Markham, Canada - Oak Valley Health

Oak Valley Health

Verified Company

Markham, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island.

The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial.

This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

Who you are:

You encompass Oak Valley Health's core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

What we are looking for:

As an integral member in the ICU, the patient support assistant will work in partnership with the interdisciplinary team to provide patient care.

The focus is on quality and patient/family centred care with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction.

The responsibilities include assisting the patients with the basic activities of daily living, e.g. bathing, nutrition, positioning and ambulation.

In addition, you will be responsible for non-patient care support duties including stocking treatment areas and carts, maintaining linen supplies and the cleanliness of the patient rooms (for admission and discharge), utility rooms, nursing station, tub and shower rooms and patient care equipment.

As an effective team member you will utilize your strong communication skills and be actively involved in quality management initiatives.

What you bring to the role:

Must have personal support worker (PSW) certification provided by a facility approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities or the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) with a minimum of 600 hours of clinical and practicum completed.
Previous ICU experience is preferred
Current BCLS certification is required
Excellent English reading, writing, speaking, comprehension and clinical skills
Proficient computer and documentation skills
Knowledge of universal precautions and medical terminology an asset
Strong customer service, interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of an interprofessional team
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload
Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Physical Demands:

Frequent moderate and heavy exertion (e.g. pushing stretchers, wheelchairs, etc.)
Lifting over 60 lbs.

Work Schedule:
Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:
CU01A

Range:

Who we are:
Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario's leading community healthcare organizations.

Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year.

We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children's services.

We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond.

We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Are you ready to join us?

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