DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL/SURGICALPOSITION LOCATION: MEAFORDUNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICESTATUS: PART-TIMEREASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENTWAGE RATE: $37.071 - $38.157Reporting to the Manager, 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 and will be performing cross-functional and other duties consistent with the job classification or clinical specialty, as required. 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 CPRRecent experience as a in a healthcare facilitySuccessful completion of corporate Code White training (to be provided)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsWorking knowledge of Infection Control PracticesAbility to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary teamExcellent organizational and patient assessment skillsExcellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionalsExcellent problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skillsCommitment to continuing education and professional developmentAbility to work all shiftsRecent satisfactory performance and attendance recordsDemonstrate, 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 AccountabilityAdvocates 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 attitudesComply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a protected and healthy work environment

📌 Patient Care Assistant – Medical/Surgical 534-26 (Wiarton)
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Wiarton