Personal Support Worker- Couchiching Health at Home Program

**Position Summary**

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) /Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), or other regulated health care professionals, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) is responsible for performing assigned functions as an unregulated care provider, which supports the health care team in assisting patients in activities of daily living, and supports the effective operations of patient care within the community. The PSW shall provide patient care consistent with the care plan specific duties and statement of limitations of the PSW classification and in accordance with all Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) policies and procedures.

**Qualifications**

Education:

- Completion of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Personal Support Worker Certificate obtained from an accredited college program, obtained since 1997 required.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Standard First Aid certificates required.

**Experience**:

- Previous experience in community care required.
- Minimum two to three years work experience in community care, seniors care, palliative care
- preferred.

Competencies:

- Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills in English and the ability to deal with the public in a courteous manner.
- Demonstrated proven commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
- Demonstrated ability to function as a team member in a collaborative environment.
- Demonstrated ability to accept direction and work independently.
- Demonstrated computer literacy and other job related technology.
- Demonstrated good work ethics and work performance and attendance record history.
- Demonstrated open availability, flexibility and reliability.

Other:
Demonstrates commitment to continued professional and personal growth and development through Continuing Education Programs and Self Directed Learning Opportunities.

**Our Employees Enjoy**
- a professional practice environment
- a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
- wellness initiatives
- continuing education grants
- employee recognition and assistance programs
- a competitive salary and benefits package
- equal opportunities for growth and development

**Employment Equity**

**Accommodation in the Workplace**
- Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially._

**Health & Safety Responsibilities**

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department.

**Closing Statement**
- OSMH is a mínimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital._** As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.