Patient Care Assistant

Job Description:
To assist with the provision of patient care and the efficient operation of the unit/area under the direction of a health care professional.
Education:

Completed a recognized program for personal support worker
Current Basic Rescuer Certificate in Basic Cardiac Life support or willingness to obtain within 3 months of hiring
Member of the Ontario Personal Support Worker Association (OPSWA) and/or Personal Support Network of Ontario (PSNO) an asset

Experience:

Previous patient care experience in health care environment or health related community work, preferred

Competencies:

Able to discern relevant information to make effective judgments and decisions to manage care
Great Customer Service
Take Initiative
Commitment to Life Long Learning
Outstanding Communication with team members, patients and families
Demonstrates excellent written and verbal English skills
Ability to speak a second language, an asset
Able to prioritize and organize assigned tasks
Able to learn new tasks quickly
Functions as an integral member of the health care team
Basic Computer skills