Personal Support Worker - Surgical (B5)

Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds
  
  

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Tuition Reimbursement (Centralized Education Fund)
• Casual, Part time and Full time positions (4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7- you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
• Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.
  
  

Position Summary

Effective September 7th, 2021 all applicants must provide proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 (in the form of watermark receipts from the provincial portal) or provide written proof of a medical or religious reason for not being fully vaccinated as per the provincial direction as set out by the CMOH Directive 6.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager Surgical (B5) you will work under the direction and supervision of a regulated healthcare provider. You will be responsible for providing direct quality personal care to patients in accordance with their respective care plan. You are also responsible and accountable for quality patient care based on the Mission Vision Values and Patient Declaration of Values at BCHS.

Position Requirements:

• Practices within an Interprofessional Collaborative Practice (IPC) philosophy and model of care.
• Demonstrates BCHS policies and procedures to guide their clinical practice.
• Collaborates with the interprofessional care team in clinical discussions related to observed patient care needs and outcomes.
• Collaborates with the interprofessional care team to provide relevant patient information when and where required.
• Collaborates with the interprofessional care team and Registered Nursing staff to ensure the patient’s established activities of daily living (ADL).
• Assists in the care process by observing and reporting changes in patient’s physical and emotional condition to the regulated healthcare provider.
• Assists patients with ADLs such as personal care toileting feeding and recreational activities as noted in the care plan.
• Assists patients with transfers and ambulation through the use of walkers, canes wheelchairs and other supportive devices as noted in the care plan.
• Documents patients care needs as per BCHS documentation policy and procedure.
  
  

Education Requirements:

• Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate from a Community College
• Current BCLS Certification
  
  

Mandatory Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member
• Excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrates excellent critical thinking problem solving conflict management and leadership and skills
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability in working with a variety of patient populations within a hospital setting
• Excellent attendance record
• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts
  
  

Primary Responsibilities Also Include:

Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, BCHS provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request.