Part-Time & Casual Personal Support Worker

The Temiskaming Hospital, located approximately 150 kilometres north of North Bay, is nestled upon the traditional territory of the Algonquin, Anishinaabe and Cree people along the beautiful shores of Lake Temiskaming.

Home to a number of provincial parks, lakes and nature trails and rich in culture and history, the area boasts a diverse population of French, English as well as aboriginal cultures and a work-life balance second to none

With a vision for driving positive health outcomes for our communities, Temiskaming Hospital is committed, as its mission, to be a partner and leader in quality, people-centered care, improving health and wellbeing in northern rural Ontario.

TH offers a wide range of acute and post-acute care including emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, obstetrical, rehabilitation and complex/transitional care and palliative care services. Through regional partnerships and visiting specialists, TH is able to offer a broad range of outpatient services including dialysis and chemotherapy. In addition to the above, the Hospital offers laboratory, diagnostic imaging and mental health and addictions programs.

Whether you are new to the area or returning home to your "roots", Temiskaming Hospital provides the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of healthcare professionals that values the unique journey of our patients. Throughout the years to come, you will have the opportunity to be a part of our expanded healthcare services, which will be instrumental in shaping the future of healthcare in the rural North.

As an organization, we are committed in investing in continuous learning, broadening staff experiences, ensuring knowledge transfer and creating opportunities for advancement to ensure a culture of succession.

At Temiskaming Hospital, we value the contributions of our staff and are proud to offer the following benefits and services:

• Competitive compensation packages and participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• "Perkopolis" membership which provides discounts and rewards on tickets, shopping and travel
• On-site Fitness Centre/ Massage chair
• A commitment to providing a workplace which supports, diversity, equity and inclusion
• A variety of recognition programs acknowledging the contributions of our staff throughout the year

Current Recruitment Incentives:

• Registered Nurses (Full-time, only) - $5,000 (3 years return of service)
• Registered Nurses (Part-time, only) - $3,000 (1 year return of service)
• Pharmacist (Full-time) - $ 20,000 Sign-On Bonus for 5 years return of service
• Relocation reimbursements

In addition to the Hospital's incentives, candidates may also participate in a number of Nursing initiatives and funding programs including:

• Tuition Support Program for Nurses (Ministry of Health and Long Term Care) Tuition Support Program for Nurses
• Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) – Health Force Ontario HealthForceOntario
• Canada Student Loan forgiveness for nurses - Canada Student Loan forgiveness for family doctors and nurses - How much you could receive -

At TEM, we continue to foster a culture of respect with a diverse workforce reflective of our northern community. We believe that bringing different perspectives, values and backgrounds will enhance the experiences we bring to each other and ultimately to our patients.

As part of our recruitment process, we welcome and encourage all qualified applicants protected under the Human Rights Code to consider employment with us.

In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'), should any applicant require accommodation through any phase of the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources with your request.

The Personal Support Worker is responsible for the daily care of medically and clinically stable patients as determined by the nurse for appropriateness of each client situation. They are also responsible for strictly adhering to procedures and policies and communicating pertinent information to appropriate individuals. Personal Support Workers are to function in their defined role while demonstrating organizational skills and ability to complete assignments in a timely manner.

Affiliation: CUPE 904

Rate of Pay: $ $30.806

Hours of Work:

Combination of 4 hour / 8 hour / 12 hour shifts. Applicant must have availability to work days, evenings, and nights, weekdays and weekends.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Graduate from an approved Personal Support Worker Program that meets the appropriate standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
• BCLS certificate required
• Must possess the following:

o Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

o Excellent work record, including attendance

o Commitment to ensure personal safety and the safety of fellow works, patients, volunteers, and visitors

Assets:

• Oral and written proficiency in both official languages
• Recent healthcare, more specifically Hospital, experience
• Completion of the Gerontology course

Responsibilities:

• Providing care and assistance to patients with routine activities of living. This will occur following an assessment by the registered healthcare professional, of each client's situation and condition, the activity and associated risk, and the environmental supports
• Following the established plan of care, observing and reporting any substantial findings and/or changes in patient behavior to the appropriate registered member of the healthcare team
• Assisting or providing total personal care such as dressing, toileting, bathing, grooming and perineal care
• Assisting with meals
• Assisting with mobilization, which includes ambulation, positioning and transferring including the use of mechanical lifts
• Assisting with social, therapeutic and recreational activities
• Assisting nursing staffs by answering call bells
• Taking and recording temperature, pulse and respirations (TPR)
• Charting on all care provided
• Changing oxygen equipment weekly, as directed by the nurse
• Updating transfer codes weekly at bedside and in Meditech Expanse
• Changing foley to leg bags (and back again at h.s., as indicated)
• Emptying foley and recording amounts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Human Resources Department

Temiskaming Hospital

421 Shepherdson Rd.

New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0

Email: -

Temiskaming Hospital thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process provided the applicant has met bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.