Grand River Hospital Hiring for Clinical Assistant / Personal Support Worker (PSW) Full Time

At Grand River Hospital we are building a world class health care system supporting healthier lives for the communities we serve. We value people above all else and the experiences of our patients and their families, our team members, and our partners are at the very top of our agenda.

Through our values of:

• CARE
• TRUST AND BE TRUSTWORTHY
• COURAGE TO START, HEART TO FINISH
• WELCOME ONE TO WELCOME ALL

we leverage the collective talents and strengths of our GRH team, our community, and our partners to innovate and accelerate the transformation of health care delivery.

At Grand River Hospital, Personal Support Workers are known as Clinical Assistants, and we currently have a number of opportunities for Clinical Assistants to join our teams across our KW and Freeport Campuses.

How Clinical Assistants (PSWs) support our teams and patients at Grand River Hospital:

At Grand River Hospital, our Clinical Assistants (PSWs) deliver exceptional levels of care, support and assistance to patients. This may include assisting with personal care and hygiene needs, preventative skin care, nutrition support and attending to special care needs of patients. Our Clinical Assistants may also escort patients to diagnostic testing, document and record patients’ personal information and care delivered.

Our Clinical Assistants are key members of our unit teams ensuring quality of care and a safe and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, colleagues and partners.

At Grand River Hospital, our Clinical Assistants (PSW):

• Have successfully completed an approved Health Care Aide Program; or hold a Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certification from a recognized program; or have completed the 1st year of a Nursing Program (BScN or Practical Nurse) from an accredited college or university
• Hold a CPR certificate at the Heart Saver Level and Standard First Aid

At Grand River Hospital we support our Clinical Assistants (PSW) with:

• A thorough onboarding and orientation program
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Ongoing Education Fund
• Career mentorship
• Wellness Programs

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Grand River Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process.

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.

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