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 career 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 environment

📌 Patient Care Assistant – Medical/Surgical #462-26 (Winnipeg)
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📍 Winnipeg