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PSW, ER, FT

Employer
Guelph General Hospital
Location
Guelph, Ontario
Closing date
Feb 12, 2023

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Posting #: CS-23-010
Position: PSW, ER, FT
Role: Personal Support Worker
Department: Emergency
Available: Full Time (FT)
Current Shifts: All shifts
Current Rate of Pay: Min $24.38 - Max $24.89
Posting Date: January 10, 2023 @ 12:00PM
Closing Date: January 17, 2023 @ 12:00PM
(premium of $2.00/hour, as per the current government-funded PSW incentive)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

_____________________________________________________________________________________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

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $24.38-$24.89 per hour

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