Personal Care Attendant, Transitional Care Program

Program : Transitional Care - EB 5TC**

POSITION TYPE : Permanent, Part-time, Day/Evening, 30 hours / pay period, 0.4 FTE
SALARY SCALE : $24.986 to $26.170 per hour (plus $2.00/hour compensation enhancement pursuant to the Personal Support Workers and Direct Support Workers Permanent Compensation Enhancement Program currently in effect)
CLOSING DATE : 2024 - 11 - 27*

Why should I join Bruyère Health?

At Bruyère Health, we're much more than a health organization; we're a true community built on respect, compassion, accountability, collaboration, and learning. If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to be part of something bigger than yourself, join us. Come and work at Bruyère Health, where compassion and innovation meet to make each life better.

What is in it for me?

• Generous percentages in lieu of benefits and annual leave
• Defined benefit pension plan (when applicable)
• Wellness program and on-site gyms
• Employee perks program
• Mental health support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development and learning opportunities

What would my role be?

Reporting to Clinical Manager, you will function as a member of the Nursing Team and provide and administer nursing care to patients according to the policies, procedures and standards of Bruyère Health.

**For information purpose only, please note that the position is currently aligned with Transitional Care - EB 5TC, subject to change.

How do I qualify?

Required:

• Personal Support Worker course approved by the Ontario Ministry of Universities and Colleges (minimum 650-hour course required from an accredited school)
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Level C certificate
• Fluent in French and English (Candidates who do not meet this language requirement are eligible to apply for this position and may be considered if there are no other suitable applicants who meet this requirement)

Preferred:

• Experience in hospital setting
• Experience in rehabilitation, geriatrics, Alternate Level of Care (ALC) and/or working with patients with dementia
• Gentle Persuasion Approach (GPA) training

What skills should I possess to succeed in the role?

• Basic computer Skills

About Bruyère Health

Bruyère Health is Eastern Ontario's leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those with multiple complex medical conditions. We bring together compassionate, person-centered care with world-class research to maximize quality of life for those we care for and their loved ones.

Bruyère Health has a proven history of addressing gaps in our health system with compassion, innovation, and courage. Today, as an academic health sciences center, we are training the next generation of health professionals to see—and take action on creating—a better health system for all.

Additional Information

*Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications in one of Canada's official languages must also be included. Please note that external applicants interested in applying for the Personal Care Attendant position must submit a copy of their diploma and/or transcript along with their application. Failure to provide this documentation may result in disqualification from the hiring process. We appreciate your understanding and compliance with this requirement. Please note that any inaccuracies in the information provided may result in your application being rejected.

Please note that the pre-screening questions must be submitted by all applicants as part of the application process and that answers are for information purposes only and will not disqualify internal candidates from competitions provided that the candidate meets the required qualifications of the position as per the posting.

Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination as per our Enhanced COVID-19 Immunization policy.

An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The next step is yours, apply now!