Personal Support Workers, Medical Float Team (Temporary, Full-Time)

at  Northumberland Hills Hospital

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Personal Support Work - Ontario College Certificate from an accredited community college
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program, Level II: Basic Rescuer certification
• Current CPR & First Aid
• Recent patient care experience as a PSW in an acute care hospital setting preferred
• Knowledge and experience using proper body mechanics for a one-person transport by wheelchair or stretcher; demonstrated understanding of proper body mechanics when pushing, pulling, lifting and transferring patients; working knowledge of stretchers, beds, wheelchairs, etc.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team
• Applies NHH values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service
• Basic computer skills word, excel, power point etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of person and family centered care with a geriatric focus

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Successful applicants are required provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.
Additionally, to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.
Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent-free environment. When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.
While we thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due to high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

The Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Personal Support worker (PSW) provides quality patient centered care to our patients including, but not limited to, assisting patients with their personal hygiene needs, activities of daily living and mobility according to their plan of care. The PSW will support exceptional mouth care and feeding, as well as skin care for the treatment and prevention of Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries. The NHH PSW will assist our patients living with dementia, or behaviors by implementing stimulating activities, sitting, and talking with patients, or engaging in patient interactions that match their care plan. The NHH PSW will work and document autonomously under the supervision of a regulated health care provider.