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Job Title:
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER RPT
Posted Date:
2019-09-06
Closing Date:
2019-09-12
Functional Discipline:
EMERGENCY
Job Description
VACANCY DETAILS
VACANCY NUMBER: 0000016846MS
JOB TITLE: PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER RPT
STATUS: REGULAR PART TIME
DEPARTMENT: EMERGENCY
LOCATION: WELLAND SITE
HOURS OF WORK: 30-40 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD; 2 out of 3 weekends; rotating shifts
POSTING DATE: 06 SEPTEMBER 2019
CLOSING DATE: 12 SEPTEMBER 2019
UNION: SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S INTERNATIONAL UNION-SERVICE
WAGE RANGE: 22.528 TO 23.698
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The Personal Support Worker functions as a nursing team member assisting the patients in the Hospital to meet their basic physical, social and emotional needs, by transporting them to or from their tests and anywhere necessary, along with any other duties that may be required within the scope of the classification. Shift rotations are subject to change.
QUALIFICATIONS:
o Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
o Successful completion of the Personal Support Worker Certificate Required.
o Current BCLS.
o One year experience working as a Health Care Aide or Personal Support Worker in a healthcare setting.
o Knowledge and experience using proper body mechanics for a one-person transport by wheelchair or stretcher.
o Demonstrated understanding of proper body mechanics when pushing, pulling, lifting and transferring patients.
o Working knowledge of stretchers, beds, wheelchairs, etc.
o Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team.
o Evidence of effective customer service, organizational, interpersonal, judgment and decision-making skills.
o Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
o Must be available for all shifts, vacation replacement, sick time and paid holidays.
o Consistent and regular attendance required.
Recruitment Specialist: Monique Sauvé, (905) 378-4647 EXT 44223
Niagara Health is committed to Employment Equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment 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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