Personal Support Worker (J0121-0018)
EMPLOYER
Cornwall Community Hospital
DEADLINE
January 15, 2021
LOCATION
Cornwall, ON, Canada
JOB TYPE
Full-time
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Posting Number:
J0121-0018
Job Title:
Personal Support Worker
Job Category:
Support Services
Unit:
Resource Team
Job Type:
Permanent Full Time
Open Positions:
2
City, Province, Country:
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted:
January 4, 2021
Available Shifts:
Scheduled all shifts as required
Closing Date:
January 15, 2021
Salary:
$22.55 - $23.22/Hour
Union:
CUPE
As part of the Cornwall Community Hospital you uphold the mission, vision and ICARE values in order to create a safe environment for patients/clients, families, staff, physicians and volunteers, recognizing 'Patient Safety' and our hospital's 'Senior Friendly Strategies' as a top priority in creating a culture of safety and 'The Workplace of Choice'. Cornwall Hospital is committed to providing an accessible work environment. Accommodation are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment/selection process.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Personal Support Worker is responsible for providing direct and indirect activities that support the overall provision of nursing care on the nursing units. 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
- Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or obtained within six months of hire
- 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 regular, punctual attendance
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
- Functional proficiency in English (oral and written)
- Functional proficiency in oral French – and testing completed
Asset
- Experience working with critically ill patients
- Experience providing care to patients on ventilators
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