Personal Support Worker - B6 Medical
Personal Support Worker - B6 Medical
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Job Description
Exceptional CareExceptional People
The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris Ontario.
- The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
- The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds
By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care Accountability Respect and Equity and we are working together to build a healthier community!
Why Choose BCHS
- Tuition Reimbursement (Centralized Education Fund)
- Casual Part time and Full time positions 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
- HOOPP Pension Plan
- Predictable work locations
- Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
- Support 24/7 youre not on your own (managers on call physicians allied health and support staff).
- Wellness matters our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
- Ongoing infection and prevention control measures education appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager Medical Integrated Program you will work under the direction and supervision of a regulated healthcare provider. You will be responsible for providing direct quality personal care to patients in accordance with their respective care plan. You are also responsible and accountable for quality patient care based on the Mission Vision Values and Patient Declaration of Values at BCHS.
Primary Responsibilities
- Practices within an Interprofessional Collaborative Practice (IPC) philosophy and model of care.
- Demonstrates BCHS policies and procedures to guide their clinical practice.
- Collaborates with the interprofessional care team in clinical discussions related to observed patient care needs and outcomes.
- Collaborates with the interprofessional care team to provide relevant patient information when and where required.
- Collaborates with the interprofessional care team and Registered Nursing staff to ensure the patients established activities of daily living (ADL).
- Assists in the care process by observing and reporting changes in patients physical and emotional condition to the regulated healthcare provider
- Assists patients with ADLs such as personal care toileting feeding and recreational activities as noted in the care plan.
- Assists patients with transfers and ambulation through the use of walkers canes wheelchairs and other supportive devices as noted in the care plan.
- Documents patients care needs as per BCHS documentation policy and procedure.
Education Requirements
- Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate from a Community College.
- Current BCLS Certification
Mandatory Qualifications
- Recent hospital experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member.
- Excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrates excellent critical thinking problem solving conflict management and leadership and skills
- Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability in working with a variety of patient populations within a hospital setting.
- Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts
Mandatory Competencies
- Safety (patient worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.
Preferred Competencies
- Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts
Accommodation
The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women Indigenous persons members of racialized groups visible minorities persons with disabilities persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrierfree and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Codeprotected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disabilityrelated accommodation during the application process is available upon request.
To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.
Employment Type
Part-Time
