Patient Care Assistant, Neurological Care -

At Sinai Health, we care, create possibilities and offer hope. We are looking for a P atient Care Assistant  to support our  Neurological Care  department.

Job Outline:

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) is an unregulated care provider who assists the Most Responsible Nurse (MRN) with the provision of care and support of patients. The PCA, as directed, performs or assists with, including but not limited to, patients’ activities of daily living, transferring, repositioning, lifting, and ambulating patients and may assist with patient nourishment. The PCA will respond efficiently to call bells and relay information to the appropriate healthcare professions. The PCA may assist patients who require constant care and attention who have predictable responses and/or to those patients who are medically stable and are required to attend internal and external appointments. PCAs are essential in providing continuity of care and addressing patients’ care and safety needs in a timely manner.  Education & Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker (PSW) program from an accredited College
• Basic knowledge of established Infection Control and Occupational Health & Safety practices and knowledge of body mechanics, and safe lift and transfer practices
• Basic knowledge of sterility and aseptic technique
• CPR (Heartsaver or BCLS), First Aid Certificate
• Strong decision-making skills to prioritize actions
• Basic knowledge of how to meet patient needs and the ability to perform a range of patient care activities with the scope of the role
• Must be able to understand, interpret and carry out written and verbal instructions within the scope of the role
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal
• Previous experience in caring for the elderly and those with chronic complex diseases, medical conditions and
• Ability to function collaboratively as a part of the unit team
• Demonstrated satisfactory job performance and attendance history required

Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre with a provincial, national and international reputation for discovering and delivering life-changing care. Since 2015, we have provided excellent and compassionate care in hospital, community and home. Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, we translate scientific breakthroughs, push boundaries for health solutions, and educates future clinical and scientific leaders.

Sinai Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that attracts and retains a diverse workforce, at all levels of the organization, that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and those from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know through the Accommodation Phone Line at , or email .