Posting # 54178 - [ UNIFOR ]

Rehabilitation
Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON
Temporary Regular Part Time
Salary Range: $27.05 - $27.05 /hour

We are hiring nursing students for Summer 2025!

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) will assist the interdisciplinary team to provide care with the activities of daily living to patients and residents. This is a great opportunity for nursing students to gain experience in a hospital setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse.

The Rehabilitation Program includes the Stroke/Neurological Rehabilitation Program and the Acquired Brain Injury & Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program.

This is a temporary opportunity anticipated to extend May 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, subject to the availability of work. It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.



Essential Qualifications

• Has completed at least one year of education in either a Baccalaureate or Practical Nursing Program and has completed clinical placements within a hospital or long term care setting, as part of the nursing program and is returning to complete their baccalaureate or practical nursing education.
• Ability to provide full assistance with the activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Ability to apply effective body mechanics and lift and transfer skills to meet heavy physical demands
• Superior written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated flexibility and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and the ability to work as part of a team

Teaching and Research

• St Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Joseph's you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing