Personal Support Worker - Cobourg, Canada - Northumberland Hills Hospital

Northumberland Hills Hospital

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Cobourg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Part time

Description

Reference #

00795
Posted
Thursday, May 9th, 2024 at 7:53am
Scope
Public Applications Accepted
Position
Personal Support Worker (Temporary, Part-Time)
Department
Post Acute Speciality Services
Term
Temporary, Part-Time
Pay

- $ $29.73 hourly as per the CUPE Collective Agreement
VALUES AND COMMITMENT

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is
_People First,_ and our core values of
Integrity,
Quality,
Respect,
Compassion and
Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do.

We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital's dedication to recognising everyone's contributions and respecting everyone's dignity, unique experience, and potential.

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

LOCATION

Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH is a vibrant community hospital delivering a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services.

Directly serving a growing population of more than 60,000 residents spread across a mix of urban and rural settings, NHH directly employs approximately 750 people and relies on the additional support provided by a highly engaged and supportive network of physicians, midwives and volunteers.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, the PSW provides quality patient centered care to Post-Acute Care patients including, but not limited to, assisting patients with their personal hygiene needs, activities of daily living and mobility according to their plan of care.

The PSW will support exceptional mouth care and feeding, as well as skin care for the treatment and prevention of Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries.

The NHH PSW will assist our patients living with dementia, or behaviors by implementing stimulating activities, sitting, and talking with patients, or engaging in patient interactions that match their care plan.

The NHH PSW will work and document autonomously under the supervision of a regulated health care provider.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Personal Support Work
Ontario College Certificate from an accredited community college
Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.)

program, Level II:
Basic Rescuer certification

Current CPR & First Aid
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.
Knowledge and experience using proper body mechanics for a one to twoperson transfers to assist with routine mobilization of patient at a variety of functional levels
Knowledge and experience with mobility devices, including wheelchairs, walkers, lifts, etc.
Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team
Applies NHH values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service.
Basic computer skills word, excel, power point etc.
Knowledge and understanding of person and family centered care with a geriatric focus
Recent patient care experience as a PSW in an acute care, long term care or rehabilitative setting preferred

ASSETS

Gentle Persuasive Approach Certified Preferred (GPA)
EPIC experience an asset

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Effectively handle a challenging workload (i.e., heavy patient/client volumes, high acuity).
Responds appropriately and professionally in high stress and emergency situations (i.e., patient/client trauma, death, etc.)
Sound critical thinking abilities
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills; computer skills
Demonstrated ability to perform duties with a customer/patient focus
Proven good attendance record with capabilities of maintaining this same standard
Standing, sitting, walking possibly for prolonged periods, bending or squatting
Pushing and pulling equipment and when transporting patients on stretchers/beds or wheelchairs
Required to assist patients during the transfer to and from units within the hospital.
Maneuvering wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds through hospital corridors with and without patients
Follows safe and healthy work practices and maintains a safe and healthy work environment through attendance at educational programs, use of established reporting mechanisms for injuries, illness and hazards and adherence to health and safety related policies and procedures
Is aware of their contribution to patient safety ensures actions to support patient safety culture

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Successful applicants are required provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one yea