320-26 Personal Support Worker, Telemetry/Integrated Stroke Unit/Medicine/Complex Continuing Care, Temporary Part-Time, Stratford

As a member of the inter-professional collaborative team, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) provides direct quality and safe personal care in accordance with patient’s respective care plans, under the direction and supervision of regulated healthcare providers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION(S)

Minimum grade 12 education

Personal Support Worker certificate from an accredited Ontario Community College or a Registered Private College

Current BLS certification

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE(S)

Demonstrates excellent critical thinking, problem solving and conflict management skills

Demonstrates time management and organizational/prioritization skills

Ability to function as an effective team member

Ability to work with a variety of patient populations

Ability to take vital signs and accurately document, communicate abnormal findings

Ability to perform skin assessments

Ability to assist patients with ADLs such as personal care, toileting, feeding and recreational activities

Ability to assist patients with transfers and ambulation

Ability to report any patient difficulties with chewing, drinking and/or swallowing

Ability to meet the physical demands of the position

Working knowledge of or the ability to quickly comprehend the Meditech Information System

Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Flexible and able to adapt readily to a rapidly changing environment

DESIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE(S) & EDUCATION

Recent hospital experience preferred

Our communities are small in size but large in amusement; you will always find spectacular local heritage, a live event, a wide range of cuisine and locally owned stores. The communities and surrounding areas are enriched by their arts and culture. Huron Perth offers a wide variety of activities, regardless of your interests, from the famous Stratford Festival, museums, Seaforth’s historic Main Street shopping, historical downtowns, the St. Marys swimming quarry, close proximity to Lake Huron, cycling and hiking trails, art and cooking classes, the Clinton Raceway, or simply enjoying the local parks with your friends.

Location: Stratford General Hospital located in Stratford, Ontario.

Department: Integrated Stroke Unit/Telemetry and Medicine/Complex Continuing Care Unit

Hours of Work: Shifts: 8 or 12 hour shifts, Days/Evenings, 7 day/week coverage, may be subject to change

Our Organization: The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. We know that we are strengthened by a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to: Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, persons who identify as women and persons of marginalized sexual orientation and gender identities. Upon individual requests, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

This job posting is being advertised for an existing vacancy within the Hospital. The status of the position is indicated to provide transparency in accordance with applicable regulations.

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All application reviews and hiring decisions are conducted by HPHA Human Resource professionals and/or the hiring managers.