Personal Support Worker

PERSONAL  SUPPORT  WORKERS - Casual

Through a collaborative and integrated partnership with the Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care, St. Francis Memorial Hospital is seeking applications for  Casual Personal Support Workers.

Working as a member of the clinical team and reporting to the Hospice Clinical Director & Chief Nursing Officer, the incumbent provides and supports patient care delivery for both the hospice and hospital.  The Personal Support Worker (PSW) provides basic Nursing Care to the patients of both organizations; assists with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, food and fluid intake and elimination needs, and mobility as outlined in the Nursing Care Plans specific to each patient. 

The PSW provides close supportive care to patients and families, and specialized support of specific populations such as: dementia, palliative, and those with life limiting illness/disease.

In addition, the PSW assists with restorative nursing functions in the hospital to maintain or improve function and prevent decline or adverse outcomes. 

Qualifications include successful completion of a recognized PSW program (formerly known as the HCA program (Patient Care Assistant, Health Care Aide, Personal Support Worker), Current CPR or BCLS Certification.  Previous Geriatric and Palliative Care experience preferred.

Qualifications:          

• Knowledge acquired through the successful completion of a recognized PSW program or what was formerly known as the HCA program. [i.e. Patient Care Assistant, Health Care Aide, Personal Support Worker]
• Provide close supportive care to patients and families, and specialized support of specific populations such as: dementia, palliative, and those with life limiting illness/disease.
• Previous Geriatric and Palliative Care experience preferred
• Current CPR or BCLS certification, level ‘C’ is required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand, interpret and carry out written and verbal instruction.
• Ability to set priorities
• Knowledge of Patient and Family Centred Care
• Ability to work effectively and provide care within a team environment, according to Nursing Care Plan.
• Ability to work independently and to perform duties within the physical demands of the work area. [i.e. lifting and mobilization of patients]
• Basic knowledge of established Infection Control and Occupational Health & Safety practices.
• Preparing deceased patients and assisting their transport within the facility as required.
• Knowledge of body mechanics, and safe lift & transfer practices.
• Basic knowledge of sterility and aseptic technique.
• Flexible, Adaptable, and able to multi-task
• Electronic Health Record Inpatient & Registration Basics Training is a requirement (to be completed before first shift)

Shifts include Nights, Days, Evenings, Weekends.

Wages as per OPSEU Collective Agreement

Apply in writing to Mary-Ellen Harris, Nursing Human Resources at harrism@sfmhosp.com