Psw, 5w, Rpt

Posting #:
CS-22-221

Position:
PSW, 5W, RPT

Role:
Personal Support Worker

Department:
5W Surgery

Available:
Regular Part Time (RPT)

Current Shifts:
All

Current Rate of Pay:
Min $23.90 - Max $24.40

Posting Date:
Closing Date:
**_Position Summary: _**
The Personal Support Worker (PSW) provides support to the nursing staff by providing high quality, safe, effective and evidence-based care in partnership with patient and families and GGH’s mission, vision, values and policies.
The PSW supports the patient’s experience and care outcomes by:

- Having a strong focus on client safety and ethical standards
- Developing respectful working relationships with patients and families to meet their care needs
- Being respectful of the dignity and the individuality of each patient
- Providing personal care that meets the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of each patient
- Observing, assessing, and reporting changes in patients’ behaviors and activities
- Participating in multidisciplinary team environment
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**_Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Abilities: _**
- Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate from a Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care approved program
- Intermediate computer skills and knowledge in working with Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated knowledge of WHMIS, Emergency Codes and Privacy Legislation
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- Knowledge and experience following universal precautions and infection control practices
- Experience providing and supporting patients with Activities of Daily Living by assisting with personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, hair care, mouth care, nail care, and shaving)
- Experience with electronic documentation
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a self-directed manner as well as collaboratively within a team, in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
- Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service when interacting with patients, families, colleagues and physicians
- Physically capable of performing lifts, turns, transfers and transporting of patients
- Knowledge and experience with ensuring skin integrity and reducing pressure injuries
- Experience assisting with comfort measures and patient safety by ensuring the environment is clean, tidy and free of hazards
- Demonstrates excellent problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking
- Excellent organizational and communication skills

**Salary**: premium of $2.00/hour, as per the current government-funded PSW incentive

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $23.90-$24.40 per hour