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| Position Type: | Part-time |
| Location: | London, Ontario |
| Date Posted: | Apr 25, 2015 |
Job Description
Posting Number: 50432
UNIFOR
Personal Support Worker: Regular Casual
Various Departments
University or Victoria Hospital
Various Departments
University or Victoria Hospital
This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the Bargaining Unit are welcome but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within this Bargaining Unit.
Reporting to the Coordinator, the Personal Support Worker (PSW), is an unregulated caregiver who is assigned and supervised by a Regulated Healthcare Professional. Their scope of practice includes the provision of care focusing on the patients’ activities of daily living.
Rate of Pay: $20.42/hour to $21.32/hour
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proof of successful completion of Grade 12 education or equivalent deemed acceptable to the hospital
- Proof of successful completion of a PSW certificate from a recognized Ontario PSW program
- Proof of Registration with the PSW Registry of Ontario
- Proof of Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP(C)
- Previous experience working in acute healthcare environment preferred
- Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate effectively in English
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position
- Excellent communication abilities and interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, staff and the general public
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple and changing tasks that require attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- Commitment to patient/family centred care with a service-oriented attitude
- Basic computer and keyboarding skills: Windows Environment, Netscape/Internet, and GroupWise
- Ability to problem solve and demonstrate initiative within appropriate scope of practice
- Knowledge of patient requirements with respect to prescribed diets/menus
- Demonstrated knowledge of protocol to escalate concerns
- Must be self-directed and show initiative
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
We foster a culture of patient and staff safety whereby all employees are guided by LHSC's Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct.
London Health Sciences Centre is committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC encourages applications from persons with disabilities and we are committed to providing accommodations upon request.
As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
In order to be considered for this position, please go to http://www.lhsc.on.ca/Careers/LHSC/index.htm and apply online.
