Patient Care Assistant Jobs

Job Summary & Requirements

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:

• 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
• Completed a recognized program for personal support worker

Experience:

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

Competencies:

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