Patient Care Assistant, Complex Medical & Palliative Care

At Sinai Health we care create possibilities and offer hope. We are looking for a Patient Care Assistantto support ourComplex Medical & Palliative Caredepartment.

Rotation: Day/Evening

Job Outline:

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) is a care provider who assists the Most Responsible Nurse (MRN) with the provision of care and support of patients. The PCA as directed performs or assists with including but not limited to patients activities of daily living transferring repositioning lifting and ambulating patients and may assist with patient nourishment. The PCA will respond efficiently to call bells and relay information to the appropriate healthcare professions. The PCA may assist patients who require constant care and attention who have predictable responses and/or to those patients who are medically stable and are required to attend internal and external appointments. PCAs are essential in providing continuity of care and addressing patients care and safety needs in a timely manner.

Education & Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker (PSW) program from an accredited College
• Current registration with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA)
• Basic knowledge of established Infection Control and Occupational Health & Safety practices and knowledge of body mechanics and safe lift and transfer practices
• Basic knowledge of sterility and aseptic technique
• CPR (Heartsaver or BCLS) First Aid Certificate
• Strong decision-making skills to prioritize actions
• Basic knowledge of how to meet patient needs and the ability to perform a range of patient care activities with the scope of the role
• Must be able to understand interpret and carry out written and verbal instructions within the scope of the role
• Proficiency in English both written and verbal
• Previous experience in caring for the elderly and those with chronic complex diseases medical conditions and
• Ability to function collaboratively as a part of the unit team
• Demonstrated satisfactory job performance and attendance history required

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials completion of a health review and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department who will review and assess.

Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital community and home focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care surgery and oncology urgent and critical care and womens and infants health. The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples racialized people disabled people/people with disabilities women and members of 2SLGBTQIA communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process please contact ext. 7050 or email .