Patient Care Assistant – Emergency #577-26 at Brightshores Health System

Categories: Service

Location(s): Owen Sound

Types: Full Time Temporary

DEPARTMENT: EMERGENCY

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE

STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE MARCH 2027)

REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $29.276 – $30.346

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 and performing cross-functional and other duties consistent with the job classification or clinical specialty, as required. The PCA promotes an environment that is optimal for the physical, social and emotional well-being of our patients.

Qualifications

Required

• Certificate of Completion of the Personal Support Worker Program from a recognized Community College
• Two years’ recent experience as a PSW in an acute care 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 multi-disciplinary team
• Current First Aid Certification
• Excellent organizational and patient assessment skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development
• Possession of a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and access to personal vehicle; ability to provide coverage at rural sites as required
• Ability to work all shifts
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
• 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 Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful and culturally safe workplace that embraces diversity and promotes equity and belonging
• Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment