Temporary Part-Time Patient Care Assistant

Summer Student – Part-Time

Reference #2024-25

Start Date: As soon as possible

Starting Wage: $20.60/hour

JOB SUMMARY:

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) will work in the capacity as an unregulated health care provider.  The PCA will report to the Nurse Manager and will work in collaboration with the nursing team under direct and/or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse / Registered Practical Nurse.  They will participate in a team-orientated approach to patient care within the facility and will be responsible for providing a variety of tasks that enhance the overall functioning of the nursing unit and the delivery of patient care. The PCA will provide support to the Acute Care, ER and Long-Term Care departments and abide by the policies and procedures of the Atikokan Health and Community Services.

This position is a temporary summer student position that will commence May 1, 2024 to August 30, 2024 and will involve working day, evening, night, extended tours, and weekend shifts. The scheduling of these hours will be determined based on unit needs and on as an as needed basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nursing students in any year of study and enrolled in a CNO approved baccalaureate or diploma nursing program
• Demonstrated evidence of excellent academic standing
• Current certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to use good judgement in assessing difficult situations
• Demonstrate a patient centered approach to providing care and services
• Experience working in a health care environment
• Demonstrated infection prevention and control practices
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Successful completion of a recent clinical placement in an acute care area preferred
• Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination.

Apply with resume and cover letter in confidence – quoting the reference number – to

Human Resources

Atikokan General Hospital, 120 Dorothy Street

Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0

Fax: (807) 597-4305

careers@aghospital.on.ca

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

NOTE: Applicants who require accommodations in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources for support using the above contact information.

Atikokan General Hospital is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates selected in the recruitment process will be contacted.