Personal Support Worker, Emergency PT
Overview
Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including:
Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
Our vision is to creating healthier communities together
. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.
Why Should You Apply to CMH?
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Career Development & Education Grant
- Wellness & Wellbeing Program
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website .org.
Job Description- Registered with the Health and Supporting Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSPCOA) - required
Salary
$30.327 - $31.593
Schedule
Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends & Holidays
Shift
12 hrs
Position Summary:
The Person al Support Worker provides personal care for patients and supports patient flow within the hospital as required. The Person al Support Worker communicates effectively with patients, staff and families, and provides excellent customer service at all times. Responsibilities include assisting patients with activities of daily living and measuring vital signs, and practicing to the scope of their education. Documentation in the electronic record is required for care provided.
This position works co-operatively with team members and receives direction from registered staff. The incumbent demonstrates professional responsibility and demonstrates actions consistent with hospital policies and procedures. This is a part-time position to work all shifts including days, nights and evenings, as well as weekends and holidays.
Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.
Skills and
Qualifications:
- Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate from a recognized college/private career college or school board is required
- Registered with the Health and Supporting Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSPCOA) - required
- Current BCLS Certification, required
- 2-3 years current experience as Personal Support Worker required
- Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of patient populations
- Recent experience in a hospital environment preferred
- Proficient computer experience and excellent keyboarding skills is preferred
- Previous experience with Meditech system is an asset
- Working knowledge of routine practices related to Infection Control required
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ongoing commitment to continuous learning is preferred
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Proven dedication to an interdisciplinary team approach
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be flexible
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on regular basis is required
As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.
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