Overview
Personal Support Worker – Surgical Jobs in Hamilton, Canada at St. Joseph
Position: Personal Support Worker – 7 Surgical
Position Details Job Number:
JR00826
Department:
Surgical Unit 7 Mary Grace This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:
Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)
Job Type:Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time Contract Duration: (If applicable)16 months
Number of Positions:1
Union:
CUPE Local 786
Hourly Rate (Min / Max):$29.46 – $31.81
Schedule Work Days:
Monday to Sunday Time of Day:
Days, Nights
Shift: Hours
-12
Shift Start: (If applicable)
AM 07:00, PM 19:00
Application Dates Opening Date:
Closing Date:
Job Description Position Summary Under the supervision of registered nursing staff the Personal Support Worker will be integrated in the unit’s model of care to provide direct quality personal care to patients.
Qualifications Minimum Grade 12 Education and successful completion of a 1 year diploma program as a Certified Personal Support Worker Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification GPA and CPI certification preferred
Previous PSW/Customer Service experience preferred
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Record of good attendance
Responsibilities
Assisting patients to meet their basic physical social psychosocial and emotional needs in accordance with their plan of care Provides personal care to patients including assistance with activities of daily living personal hygiene nutritional needs toileting lifts and transfers utilizing a respectful and caring manner/demeanor
Maintains documentation of patients’ activities of daily living on flow sheets (Dovetale) and reports to registered staff and changes in patient condition
Engages with patient/client that aligns with a patient family centered care philosophy
Works collaboratively with the patient families and the interdisciplinary health care team Maintains a positive attitude and supports unit initiatives and change
Participates in Transfer of Accountability at change of shift
Adhere to SJHH policies and procedures including IPAC policies and procedures and code response policies specifically utilization of prevention and intervention strategies for patients with responsive behaviours
Reason for Posting:
This position is for an existing vacancy.
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process – please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.
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Title: Personal Support Worker – Surgical
Company: St. Joseph
Location: Hamilton, Canada
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