Primary Support Partner - Staffing Resource Team - Part-Time & Casual

Position Summary:

As a member of the Staffing Resource Team (SRT), the Primary Support Worker is responsible for assigned functions as an unregulated care provider that supports the health care team in assisting patients in activities of daily living, and supports the effective operations of patient care areas. The Primary Support Partner provides non-nursing personal care and related assistance to patients, assists the regulated health care professional members of the team in providing a safe and well-maintained environment for patients, staff and visitors. The Primary Support Partner shall provide care consistent with the unit specific duties within the scope of the classification and in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures.

The Staffing Resource Team is a staffing model that consists of Registered Nurses (RN), Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) and Primary Support Partners (PSP) who provide resources to nursing units/departments within Brockville General Hospital (BGH). Resource Team members are responsible for responding to increasing acuity needs and replacing existing vacancies which arise throughout the Hospital. Resource Team Members will be pre-booked as the need arises and opportunities will be provided to familiarize the Resource Nurses to all nursing units required to work within.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma or recognized equivalent
• Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker Program from an accredited educational institution
• Demonstrated experience working with a geriatric population and/or medical surgical patients
• Preference to individuals who have had related client/patient care experience in a long-term care facility or hospital
• Gentle Persuasive Approaches training and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to relate in a respectful, tactful and sensitive manner with patients, staff and visitors
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Work requires periods of walking, sitting, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling in order to provide direct assistance to patients
• Good attendance and availability required