Health Care Assistant - Downsview, Canada - Toronto Catholic District School Board

Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Downsview, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE POSITION OF
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT (TEMPORARY)

Work Location:
St Conrad Catholic School

5 Exbury Road, Toronto, Ontario, M3M 0A8

Daily Rate of Pay:
$165.53

Our Vision

At the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope.

The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self.

We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development.

At Toronto Catholic, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community.

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations, Our Catholic Values and the Board's Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.

The TCDSB is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario.

We serve approximately 84,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 475,000 Catholic school supporters.

With a staff of 14,000, the Toronto Catholic is a dynamic school board and is seeking a temporary Health Care Assistant.

THIS IS A 10-MONTH TEMPORARY POSITION UNTIL JUNE 2024 (with a possibility of an extension).

HOURS OF WORK: 6 hours per day

QUALIFICATIONS
2-year College Diploma in Practical Nursing Program including current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Minimum of one (1) year related experience

Valid CPR certification

Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment

Excellent communication and organizational skills

DUTIES

The primary function of this job is to administer the medical requirements of students with special educational needs and to help all students in the classroom reach their maximum potential in their environment.

Administer the medical requirements of students with special educational needs by performing activities such as:
clean intermittent catheterization and shallow surface suctioning;
sterile catheterization and deep suctioning;
assessing severity of a seizure and determining if hospital care is required;
monitoring seizure to ensure student is not injured;
giving appropriate amount of prescribed medication at correct intervals as directed;
preparing charts and maintaining records relating to medical needs;
following established emergency procedures if hospital treatment is required and accompanying

student(s) to the hospital/group home as required;
ensuring adequate medical supplies and equipment, and placing orders as required;
maintaining daily records of student activities in 'communication book', etc.

Monitor and administer G-tube feed in compliance with established protocol/process

Monitor bodily functions of severely disabled students by changing diapers, toilet training, accompanying male/female adolescents in a regular school washroom, washing soiled towels, etc.

Perform lifting and positioning to meet the physical/mobility needs of the students

Carry out a physiotherapy program on a daily basis as required

Maintain alert and careful attention to students at all times

Perform tasks as an active member of an integrated team in providing caring attention to the physical and emotional needs of the students

Act as a liaison person with outside agencies, health care professionals, group homes and others regarding medical matters

Perform other duties as required or assigned

NOTE:
All applicants must be practicing Roman Catholics verified through a pastoral recommendation from a Roman Catholic Parish Priest.

TCDSBcareers

Diversity and Inclusion:

Barrier-Free Recruitment and Selection:

Interested applicants are asked to submit a résumé, cover letter, and any related educational documents no later than Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Applications are to be submitted online through ApplyToEducation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.