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Job title: Personal Support Worker

Company: Cornwall Community Hospital

Job description: Job Posting Number:J0924-0282Job Title:Personal Support WorkerJob Category:NursingUnit:Mobility TeamJob Type:Permanent Part TimeOpen Positions:2City, Province, Country:Cornwall, Ontario, CanadaDate Posted:September 12, 2024Available Shifts:

Scheduled all shifts as required – Schedule subject to change
Scheduled all shifts and weekends – Schedule subject to change
Various – Schedule subject to change
700-1900 – Schedule subject to change
0700 – 1500 – Schedule subject to change
Scheduled 8- & 12-hour shifts between 0000-2400 – Schedule subject to change

Closing Date:September 19, 2024Salary:$27.32 – $28.06/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 responsibilitiesAs a successful applicant, you will be part of an exciting hands-on patient care initiative at Cornwall Hospital, the Mobility Team. The patients that are assigned to the Mobility Team will benefit from your focused role in supporting them to safely move throughout the day/evening, whether it is getting out of bed, transferring to a chair, walking, or completing an exercise program. You will take direction from the interdisciplinary care team on the unit. You will receive enhanced training regarding mobilizing and transferring patients to supplement your current knowledge, skills and experience in this area of hands-on patient care.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)
Limited proficiency in oral French – and testing completed