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Title: Personal Support Worker

Company: Bluewater Health
Location: Sarnia, Ontario
Job Type: FlexTime, FullTime, Shift

Description:

Bluewater Health is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team in providing health services to the residents of Sarnia-Lambton. The successful applicant will work in compliance with relevant legislation and Hospital Policies, embodying our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigeneity. Effective communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications:

Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate required

Registration with HSCPOA preferred

CPR certification required

Gentle Persuasive Approaches Training preferred

Restorative Care Certificate preferred

Skill, Ability and Experience:

Basic computer proficiency required

2 years of hospital PSW experience preferred

Knowledge of asepsis principles preferred

Experience in maintaining supplies and equipment preferred

Principal Duties:

Provide direct and indirect patient care

Participate in shift report/transfer of care

Document patient care provided

Maintain cleanliness of patient care areas

Assist with feeding patients

Restock supplies and equipment

Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives

Report damage or breakage of instruments

Ability to work independently and contribute to process improvements

Interact with others in a respectful manner

Contribute to building a culture of safety

Perform other duties as assigned

Selection for this position will be based on ability, experience, and qualifications. Bluewater Health is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations for disabilities during the application process are available upon request. Thank you for your interest in Bluewater Health.

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Title: Personal Support Worker
Company: Bluewater Health
Location: Sarnia, Ontario
At Bluewater Health, we are committed to fostering a Culture of Kindness and promoting health through partnership. With locations in Sarnia and Petrolia, we are proud to serve approximately 131,000 residents of SarniaLambton. Our dedicated team, consisting of nearly 2,500 staff members, professional staff, and volunteers, works tirelessly to provide specialized acute, complex continuing care, allied health, and ambulatory care services.We believe in fostering a workplace culture where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigeneity (EDII) is integral to our identity and guides our actions every day.Our purpose statement, "Health through partnership, Caring with kindness," is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating each other, our patients and families, and our community with compassion and respect. Our corporate health human resources campaign, Building Blue, emphasizes our commitment to growth, innovation, and creating a supportive work environment where every team member can thrive.The successful applicant will work in compliance with all relevant and applicable legislation and Hospital Policies and Procedures, will practice the Bluewater Health Standards of Performance Excellence and will fulfill their role within the Attendance Support Program parameters. The successful applicant will also possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and will have strong attention to detail and accuracy.Each member of Bluewater Health is called to embrace patient and familycentred care in its fullest form. This includes using techniques and strategies to communicate "I care and I respect you," providing information in a way patients and families can understand, listening to patients and families to learn what an exemplary healthcare experience means to them, and seeking their perspective throughout their stay and during improvement initiatives.Qualifications:

Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate from an Ontario College Certificate Program or an accredited program, PSWEPA (Personal Support Worker Educational Program Accreditation) required
 Registration with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) is preferred
 Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario CPR (C) certification required
 Gentle Persuasive Approaches Training preferred
 Restorative Care Certificate from an Ontario College Certificate program preferred

Skill, Ability and Experience:

Basic proficiency in the use of computers required
 2 years previous hospital PSW experience preferred
 Demonstrated knowledge of asepsis principles preferred
 Previous experience in maintaining supplies and equipment preferred

Principal Duties: Primary Function: Under the direction of the RN/RPN, performs assigned functions that support the health care team in assisting patients in activities of daily living and support effective operations of the department

Providing direct and indirect care to patients under the direction of registered nursing staff, assist in the provision of personal care which may include, but is not limited to bathing, grooming, skin care, mouth care, dressing, toileting, lifts/transfers, mobility assistance and feeding
 Participate in shift report/transfer of care
 Provides direct patient close observation when required
 Reporting significant patient presentation to registered nursing staff to ensure patient safety
 Documents/records patient care provided as required and according to Bluewater Health Policies
 Responsible for the tidiness and cleanliness of patient care and nursing work areas relevant to the needs of the department

Distributes nourishments and beverages, makes extra nourishments and assists with feeding patients as needed

Makes beds, disposes and replaces linen according to procedure and prepares Ready baths
 Restocks supplies for the unit/department
 Porters patients, supplies and equipment as required by the department
 Performing a variety of activities that support the functions of all team members
 Participates in unit/department and Hospital Quality Improvement initiatives
 Completes continuing education requirements as necessary
 Reporting damage or breakage of instruments and equipment.
 Ability to work independently in a changing environment, manage interruptions and meet deadlines
 Demonstrated ability to recognize opportunities for and contribute to process improvements
 Interacts with others in a way that supports the goals of the organization through mutual respect, effective communications and cooperative working relationships
 Participation in building a culture of safety and partnering with each other to improve the safety of patient care processes and systems
 Performing other duties as assigned to assist nursing staff
 Reports to the RN/RPN in a timely, objective manner without interpretation any changes in patient condition or new observations.

Selection will be made on the basis of ability, experience and qualifications as per Article 11.04 of the SEIU Collective AgreementThis job posting is the result of an existing vacancy and was not posted using AI. Bluewater Health is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to fully and fairly participate in the application, interview or selection processes, please contact the Human Resources Department at (519) 4644400 extension 8391 or humanresources@bluewaterhealth.ca and we will endeavor to provide a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account your accessibility needs.We thank you in advance for your interest in Bluewater Health, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with Bluewater Health policy, offers of employment to prospective employees are conditional upon the successful completion and disclosure of a Police Records/Vulnerable Sector Check.The material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only. All open jobs offered by Bluewater Health on this recruitment system are subject to specific job skill requirements. The job skill requirements, qualifications, and preferred experience are determined by a subsidiary, office or department within Bluewater Health which is offering the position, and all positions are subject to local prevailing employment laws and restrictions. This would include immigration laws pertaining to work authorization requirements and any other applicable government permissions or compliance. The materials on this site are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information contained on this site or in any referenced links. While Bluewater Health attempts to update this site on a timely basis, the information is effective only as of the time and date of posting. Strict confidentiality will be observed at all times. Bluewater Health is an equal opportunity employer. The information on this site is for information purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon with legal consequence.

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