Personal Support Worker

Job title: Personal Support Worker

Company: Cornwall Community Hospital

Job description: Job Posting Number:J1024-0501Job Title:Personal Support WorkerJob Category:NursingUnit:Acute MedicineJob Type:Permanent Full TimeOpen Positions:1City, Province, Country:Cornwall, Ontario, CanadaDate Posted:October 11, 2024Available Shifts:

• Scheduled all shifts as required – Schedule subject to change
• 700-1900 – Schedule subject to change
• Subject to change – Schedule subject to change
• 0700 – 1500 – Schedule subject to change
• 1900-0700 – Schedule subject to change
• 1500 – 2300 – Schedule subject to change
• 2300-0700 – Schedule subject to change

Closing Date:October 15, 2024Salary:$28.14 – $28.90/HourUnion:CUPEAs part of the Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), you will uphold the mission, vision and ICARE values in order to create a safe environment for patients, families, staff, physicians and volunteers, recognizing “Patient Safety” and “Our People” as priorities in creating a culture of safety and a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. Cornwall Hospital is committed to providing an accessible work environment. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment/selection process.Emergency preparedness is a critical aspect of CCH operations. It is essential that all staff and physicians receive training and understand their roles and responsibilities in this field.Summary of responsibilitiesThe Personal Support Worker is responsible for providing direct and indirect activities that support the overall provision of nursing care on the nursing units as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient’s plan of care. This also includes one-on-one care to patients as required.Requirements of the job

• Graduate of a Personal Support Worker Program from a Community College
• Holds current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Demonstrated ability to work with patients with dementia or cognitive impairments
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of good body mechanics
• Good listening skills
• Ability to understand, interpret and carry out written or verbal instructions
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of the multidisciplinary team
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
• Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
• Functional proficiency in English (oral and written)

Asset

• Limited proficiency in oral French – and testing completed

Expected salary: $28.14 – 28.9 per hour

Location: Cornwall, ON

Job date: Sun, 13 Oct 2024 06:26:36 GMT

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