Patient Care Assistant

NEW CUPE POSTING

Position: Patient Care Assistant 

Dept/Program:  Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CSICU)

Role Level:  CUPEPCE $ $31.654/ per hour

Status: Part Time Temporary (up to 12 months)

Site:  Mississauga Hospital

Hours of Work/Shifts: 12hr shifts, days and nights, plus hrs

Posted: October 23, 2025

Internal Deadline:  October 30, 2025

Position Summary:  

• Under the direction of registered nursing staff, and in partnership with another attendant, assists in the provision of basic patient care.  
• Some typical activities include: bathing, skin care, toileting, mouth care, dressing and undressing, grooming
• Provides physical assistance to patients as required, by assisting with lifts, transports, and transfers of patients
• Provides (oral) feeding assistance as required
• Assists physician with patient examination, as requested
• Collect and records patient information as directed, which could include assistance with the admission process as well as post-mortem care
• Documents patient care activities in accordance with Trillium policy
• Responsible for restocking as necessary, reporting diminished supplies to Clerical Leader
• Assists with maintenance of a clean, safe environment which includes identifying equipment for maintenance routines
• Under the direction of registered staff assists in checking soiled trays, ensuring all instruments are accounted for and put on SPD cart
• Reports to team all concerns, voiced by patients or family. Alerts team members when any change or concern about patient condition is raised
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested to support patient care and maintain a safe and clean environment

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum grade 12 or equivalent required
• Personal Support Worker Diploma/2 year Program or equivalent required
• Current BCLS & First Aide Certificates essential
• Previous Hospital/institutional Health Care experience required
• Current basic computer skills required
• Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to provide a safe level of care to patients & work as an effective member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team
• Must be a self-directed individual with well developed organizational skills
• Possess the ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Must have the physical requirements to complete job duties
• A positive attendance and work record is required

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 Trillium Health Partners' (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

 In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities.  If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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 We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.