Personal Support Worker

3 months ago

Kenora, Canada Lake of the Woods District Hospital Full time

**Competition Number
- 2024-822-029**Job Type**
- Two (2) Part-time positions**Hours**
- Two (2) 0.70 FTEConsist of 12-hour shifts covering days, nights, and weekends

**Classification**
- PSW**Department**
- Nursing Resource Team**Salary**
- $ 29.6445 to $ 30.2602 per hourAs per CUPE LOCAL 822 Collective Agreement

**Closing Date**
- Ongoing until filled**Description**

As a member of the care giving team on the Patient Care units, assists the Nursing staff with the provision of patient care. Performs duties related to patient care under the direction of regulated Health Care Professionals and/or Physicians in accordance with hospital standards, policies and procedures. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.

**Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team**:

- 2 weeks paid vacation for full-time staff
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment for any status, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
- Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short/long-term disability coverage
- Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
- Pay in lieu of vacation and benefits provided for part-time staff
- A third party partnered, self-directed and initiated benefits package for part-time staff through Health Care Providers (HCP) Group Insurance is provided that includes customizable health and dental plans, life insurance, long-term disability benefits (LTD), and accidental death, disease and dismemberment (ADD&D) based on package eligibility
- Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more

**Qualifications**

**Education**:

- Diploma or Certificate in Personal Support Worker (PSW) from a recognized PSW Program
- Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent related skills & experience

**Experience**:

- Previous experience working in hospital and or other healthcare facilities preferred
- Skilled in point of care (POC) preferred

**Knowledge and Skills**:

- Current BLS & CPR Certificates required
- Previous Hospital/Health Care experience strongly preferred
- Current basic computer skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Must have the knowledge, skill, judgment and ability to work with patients in an understanding, sensitive and compassionate manner
- Must be a self-directed individual with well-developed organizational skills
- Possess the ability to take initiative and work with mínimal supervision
- Proven initiative, judgment, decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
- Have an interest in, and the ability to work with the elderly patients
- Demonstrated ability to comply with patient safety initiatives, e.g. hand hygiene protocols
- Demonstrated ability to respect the patient’s rights to safety, dignity, respect, privacy and confidentiality
- Proven ability to develop and maintain rapport with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
- Reliable attendance record
- We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH._
- Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position. _
- LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles._
- We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation._
- For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393_

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