Oak Valley Health

Patient Support Assistant, Childbirth and Children's Centre (Perinatal) (CUPE)

Markham

PART TIME

December 2, 2024

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.
Land acknowledgement:
Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.
Who you are:
  • You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
  • You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
  • You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills
Closing Date: December 9th, 2024
What we are looking for:
As the Patient Support Assistant, you will be a part of the health care team supporting the Childbirth Centre, Perinatal. You will work in an environment where the focus is on quality and family centered care with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities Include:
  • Assistance with close observation of patient needs; including monitoring patient comfort level
  • Assistance with basic patient care as directed by the Nurse (i.e. bathing, nutrition, positioning and ambulation)
  • Moving patients and their belongings as required
  • Getting supplies, refreshments, linen for patients as needed or requested
  • Answering call bells as appropriate
  • Maintaining supplies and linen
  • Setting-up and moving equipment when necessary
  • Restocking patient rooms
  • Communication of safety issues and equipment/supply needs to manager or operational support nurse
What you bring to :
  • Completion of a recognized personal support worker certificate or health care aide program from a community college or equivalent education required
  • Current BCLS certification
  • Previous experience as a Patient Support Assistant in a Childbirth unit required
  • Effective written/oral communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
  • Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required
  • Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
  • Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required
Work Schedule:

8 hour days, 7 days a week
Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.
Compensation:
CU01A
Range:
$27.86 - $30.61
Who we are:
Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations and include Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and our Reactivation Care Centre. Across our hospitals and the RCC we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

COVID Statement
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Oak Valley Health diversity statement
Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of
Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity 2023
. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country.
Learn more about our commitment to EDI
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