Personal Support Worker, Rpt

(Knowledge, Skill, Experience)

• Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate from an Ontario College Certificate Program or an

Accredited Program with PSWEPA.

• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certified.
• Gentle Persuasion Approach Training
• Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario CPR (C) certification
• 2 years previous hospital PSW experience preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of Mental Health Disorders.
• Knowledge and skill to maintain supplies and equipment.
• Ability to complete the required environmental cleaning.
• Excellent communication/time management/priority setting skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of asepsis principles.
• Excellent computer skills (Intranet, Microsoft Office, Care Manager)
• Satisfactory attendance.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES (Personal Skills and Attributes)

• Demonstrates a strong personal commitment to customers and continuous quality improvement.
• Interacts with others in a way that supports the goals of the organization through mutual respect,

effective communications and co-operative working relationships.

• Proven ability to work independently in a changing environment, mange interruptions and meet

deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to recognize opportunities for and contribute to process improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to support and embrace the philosophy of Service Excellence and Patient and

Family Centred Care.

• Demonstrated participation in building a culture of safety and partnering with each other to

improve the safety of patient care processes and systems.

• Demonstrated performance reflecting the Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct of

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.

ACCOUNTABILITIES (Major Responsibilities of the Position)

• Monitoring patient that is in restraints.
• Monitoring patients that require 1-1 observation.
• Assisting patients as required with activities of daily living as directed
• Reporting significant patient presentation when monitoring to ensure patient safety.
• Providing direct and indirect care to patients, performing a variety of activities that support the

functions of all team members

• Preparing rooms daily and in between patients.
• Reporting damage or breakage of instruments and equipment.
• Providing general support to the unit for day to day functioning.
• Assisting with portering duties as required.
• Performing other duties as assigned to assist nursing staff.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.

• CKHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources._