Company: Smooth Rock Falls Hospital Corporation O/A Hôpital Smooth Rock Falls Hospital

Business information: The Smooth Rock Falls Hospital provides access to primary care for the local and surrounding area population, and 24-hour access for emergencies. We provide Acute and ALC Care, and we possess a long-term care unit.

Business address: 107 Kelly Road, Smooth Rock Falls, ON P0L 2B0

Work Location: Same as above

• Type of Employment: Full-time – Permanent
• Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
• Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
• Perform other duties related to personal care
• Supply and empty bed pans
• Serve meal trays and feed patients
• Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
• Make beds and maintain patients’ rooms
• Supervise patients’ exercise routines
• Administer suppositories, colonic irrigations and enemas
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Bathe, dress and groom patients
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
• Answer call signals to determine patients’ needs
• Collect specimens

Requirements:

Education: Some secondary school education is required.

Experience: A minimum of 7 months of experience as a personal care attendant, support worker or a related occupation is required. On-the job training is provided. If the candidate does not possess the required experience a college certificate in a nursing program is required.

Completion of specialized courses such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid is a strong asset.

Work conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Personal suitability: Client focus, Dependability, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Flexibility, Initiative, Interpersonal awareness, Judgement, Organized, Team player, Patience.

• Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Work setting: Remote location.
• Language: English is required.
• Salary: $23.00 per hour, 47.5 hours per week.

Benefits: Disability, dental, and extended medical insurance provided by the employer. Medical, free parking, group insurance, life insurance, vision care and pension plan benefits are provided. Transportation costs covered if worker needs to relocate. Accommodation provided at a cost. Transportation to and from the work location provided by the employer.

Important Information: Flexibility on schedule is required. The worker will be required to work 10-hour shifts. The work schedule includes 2 days on-work, 2 days off-work, and 3 days on-work. Work on weekends, overnights and overtime are required. Work on holidays may be required depending on the business needs. We operate 24 hours a day, and shifts may be scheduled at any time as required by the hospital.

Apply by e-mail to: hiring@srfhosp.ca