CLASSIFICATION: PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT
DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL/SURGICALPOSITION LOCATION: LION'S HEAD
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE
STATUS: PART-TIMEREASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT
WAGE RATE: $29.276 - $30.346
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 / Skills / Abilities: 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
Food Handler Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
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 professional development
Ability to work all shifts
Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
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
Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work workplace

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📌 Patient Care Assistant – Medical/Surgical #462-26 (Ontario)
🏢 brightshores
📍 Ontario