Categories: Nursing|Service

Location(s): Wiarton

Types: Part Time Temporary

DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL/SURGICAL
POSITION LOCATION: WIARTON
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE
STATUS: PART TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE AUGUST 2026)
REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT
WAGE RATE: $37.071 – $38.157

Reporting to the Manager of Lion’s Head hospital and under the guidance of an RN and RPN, the Personal Care Assistant (PCA) will assist with routine activities of patient care within the agreed upon plan of care. The PCA promotes an environment that is optimal for the physical, social and emotional well-being of our patients.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:
Certificate of Completion of the Personal Support Worker Program from a recognized Community College or a combination of relevant experience and education preferably from an acute care facility.
Current CPR
Recent experience as a in a healthcare facility
Successful completion of corporate Code White training (to be provided)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of Infection Control Practices




Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
Excellent organizational and patient assessment skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
Excellent problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills
Commitment to continuing education and career development
Ability to work all shifts
Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a protected workplace free of violence and harassment
Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes.

📌 Patient Care Assistant – Medical/surgical Wiarton (Canada)
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Canada