Personal Support Worker – Temporary, Part-time (#2025-57)

Classification

Rate of Pay

$28.52 - $28.91

Department

Extended Care Wing

Shift/Rotation

Reference

Start Date

Atikokan Health and Community Services is committed to accommodating the needs of our patients, clients, residents, visitors and staff members through accessible care and an environment of inclusivity.

We understand that delivering the highest quality of care possible is incumbent on ensuring our policies and procedures are consistent with principles of dignity, independence, integration, and equality. We believe in integrating the provision of services to persons with disabilities whenever possible, or exploring alternate measures when necessary, and giving equal opportunities to people with disabilities. 


AHCS is continually working to make all of our spaces more accessible to create a barrier-free and fully accessible facility. Our multi-year Accessibility Planning has helped us identify, remove and prevent barriers to individuals with disabilities who live, work in or use our hospital and community sites, including clients and their family members, staff members, health care practitioners, volunteers, residents of and visitors to our community.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Long-Term Care Manager, the Personal Support Worker is responsible for direct nursing care of residents of the Extended Care Wing.

Requirements

  • Certified as a Personal Support Worker or currently enrolled in a registered nursing or registered practical nursing program.
  • A genuine interest and understanding of the needs of the elderly.
  • Ability to motivate groups and individuals in recreational activities.
  • Knowledge of good bedside nursing care.
  • Responsible for discretion in any confidence of patients/residents or staff.
  • Familiar with the organization and functions of all departments and with policies, regulations and procedures of the hospital.
  • Interpersonal skills, and ability to build and maintain same.
  • Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination

How to Apply

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


Human Resources

Atikokan Health and Community Services

120 Dorothy Street

Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0


Fax: (807) 597-4305

careers@aghospital.on.ca

Application Notes

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


Atikokan Health and Community Services 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.

Emergency Department

The Emergency Department entry is typically locked and visitors must lift the phone handset at the entrance, where a nurse will respond and assist with entry. If the door is already open, please check in at the registration desk before proceeding to visit a patient.


While you’re here, we care for you, too. You can access refreshments in multiple locations:

  • A coffee maker and water dispenser are located in the acute care patient kitchen
  • The long-term care wing also has a water dispenser

A nurse will be happy to help you find what you need. 

Please Note: Temporary Restrictions May Apply


To keep our patients, residents, staff, and community safe, visiting hours or access may change during times of increased risk—such as respiratory illness outbreaks or other health emergencies.


We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we encourage you to call ahead or check our website or social media channels for the most up-to-date visitor information before arriving.

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