Primary Partner - Part-Time - Critical Care

Position: Primary Support Partner - Part-Time - Critical Care
Location: Rideau Lakes area (Kemptville)

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Primary Support Partner
- Part-Time
- Critical Care
Hours of Work:
Days, evenings, nights and weekend shifts (subject to change based on operational needs)

Position Summary :

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse and working as a member of the patient care team, the Primary Support Partner performs assigned functions as an unregulated care provider that supports the health care team in assisting patients in activities of daily living, and supports the effective operations of patient care areas. The Primary Support Partner provides non-nursing personal care and related assistance to patients, assists the regulated health care professional members of the team in providing a safe and well-maintained environment for patients, staff and visitors.

The Primary Support Partner shall provide care consistent with the unit specific duties within the scope of the classification and in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements :

Education and Experience:

Secondary School Graduation Diploma or recognized equivalent

Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker Program from an accredited educational institution

Demonstrated experience working with a geriatric population and/or medical surgical patients

Preference to individuals who have had related client/patient care experience in a long-term care facility or hospital

Gentle Persuasive Approaches training and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training preferred

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to relate in a respectful, tactful and sensitive manner with patients, staff and visitors

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Work requires periods of walking, sitting, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling in order to provide direct assistance to patients

Good attendance and availability required