Aide Ii - Toronto, Canada - Women's College Hospital

Women's College Hospital

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Women's College Hospital is the
first and only independent, academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a primary focus on the health of women.

If you're ready to be part of the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution in which the possibilities for creative innovation, breakthroughs in new thinking and groundbreaking work in academic ambulatory medicine are limitless.

Women's College Hospital is committed to patient safety as a key professional value and an essential component of daily practice.

With the mobilization of our Strategic Plan, WCH has entered an exciting phase of its history - strengthening its bond with partners and introducing a new and inspiring vision: Healthcare revolutionized for a healthier and more equitable world.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY:

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness department.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada and reside in Ontario.

Summary of Duties, but not limited to:

Patient Care:

Escorts patients from the reception area to the assigned examination room, procedure room, or washroom
Works with Medical Secretary and the appointment schedule to determine and respond to patient appointment flow to maximize efficiency and patient satisfaction
Organizes patient charts for user efficiency
Ensures that all patients in waiting area have been accounted for and assisted as required
Prepares exam room(s) and procedure room(s) for patient encounter type
Clean and maintain the exam rooms and procedure rooms after each visit including, changing the exam bed and clearing items from the previous patient examination as per infection control processes
Takes instrumentation to soiled utility room after patient use and organizes for transport to MDRC
Maintains the flow of the clinic by ensuring patients are in rooms ready to be seen by Physicians
Provides instructions to patients on preparing for Physicians' visit/exam
Relays patient concerns to Health Care Providers
Obtains patient height and weight when instructed from physician
Able to anticipate and respond to Health Care team needs for GYN/Surgical procedures
Replenishes patient education materials and requisitions within each exam room, central area, physician area and reception.

Department Organization:

Orders, receives and stocks medical/surgical supplies and linens from MDRC and/Stores daily to maintain unit supply
Supports inventory management in the Surgical Program
Ensure surgical supplies are within the appropriate expiry date (on a monthly basis)
Maintains general neatness of examination rooms, soiled and clean utility room.
Maintains organization and cleanliness of carts, equipment and work stations.
Prepares and organizes specimens for porter pickup
Performs end of day functions to prepare for next day activities
Assist with reminder calls for future clinic appointments when required
Maintains excellent communication
Functions well in a team environment
Maintain unit inventory (anticipate, order, manage)
Responsive to health care team needs

As a role model and champion you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.

The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Qualifications

Secondary School Diploma required
2 years of relevant experience in a medical clinic setting required
OR Health Care Aide, Health Care Assistant Certificate preferred
GYN/Surgical clinic experience preferred
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Patient focused, with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Skilled at multitasking, prioritization and organization
Proficient time management and problem solving skills with mínimal direction
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Competent computer skills
Superior in developing patient and workplace relations
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position (frequent walking, standing, reaching, bending and ability to push up to 40 pounds
Strong attendance record
Professional behavior and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women's College Hospital.
This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all.

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