Part-time Personal Support Worker

**About Us**
Hanover & District Hospital (HDH) works with its partners to provide a full range of primary acute care hospital services and selected secondary services to meet the needs of the population of Hanover and the surrounding rural townships. HDH provides the people we service access to the care they need through 24/7 Emergency Department, Acute Care Unit (inclusive of medical/surgical beds and multipurpose ICU beds), Physiotherapy Program, Surgical Services Department, Family Centered Birthing Unit, Hemodialysis Unit, Palliative Care Services and Ambulatory Clinics.

HDH has proudly achieved “Accreditation with Exemplary Standing” for the third time through Accreditation Canada. This speaks to the entire organization and the way our staff in all departments work as one team.

We are strongly committed to creating and maintaining a workplace of choice where employees are recognized and valued. We invest in our employees, ensuring that our staff have the required support, training and resources to provide exceptional care. HDH strives to provide work-life balance and promotes a positive work culture. Joining HDH now is a chance to immerse yourself in a culturally collaborative, compassionate and innovative workplace. You will play a key role being part of healthcare team that addresses the needs of our community. You will broaden your expertise, increase your knowledge and have endless opportunities for growth.

If you want a patient-centered focus and think this is the workplace for you, we are looking for a Casual Personal Support Worker name for our Acute Care department.

**HOURS -** Currently Days ,12 hour shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays. (Subject to change in accordance to operational needs).

**Wage Range - $28.20 - $28.90**

**WHERE WE ARE LOCATED**

The town of Hanover boasts numerous amenities including exceptional recreational, cultural, educational and employment opportunities that all contribute to a fantastic quality of life at an affordable rate. Centrally located to beaches, skiing, provincial parks, golfing, and cottage country, there is never a dull moment.

Two hours north of Toronto, Grey County offers beauty you can’t get in the city along with a lifestyle that is more relaxed and family oriented. Close to the shores of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay Paradise.

If you are a dynamic, energetic Personal Support Worker that is looking for an exemplary workplace to call home, Grey County may be it

**YOU HAVE**
- Grade 12, or equivalent education
- Personal Support Worker Certificate received from an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology program
- At least one (1) year experience in hospital clinical setting preferred
- Current CPR certificate
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal with the public in a courteous manner.
- Ability to function as a team member in a collaborative environment
- Ability to accept direction and work independently
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to deal with patients, all levels of staff, physicians and the public;
- Ability and willingness to ensure patient safety, e.g. following routine practices, and reporting adverse events;
- Understanding and compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety programs;
- Must be self-directed with ability to work with mínimal supervision; and
- Excellent employment and attendance record.

We are committed to accommodating applicants throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment only and no other purpose.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $28.20-$28.90 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 22.5 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person