Orderly - Lindsay, Canada - Ross Memorial Hospital

Ross Memorial Hospital

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Lindsay, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Company Bio

Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes.

Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care.

The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.

Position Summary
The Hospital is seeking a permanent Full Time Orderly to join the Orderly Float Pool.

Effective Date:
July 1st, 2024

The orderly is a member of a unit based coordinated care team who assists patients with specific aspects of their activities of daily living; leisure, and maintains unit supplies and equipment.

An orderly is accountable for activities relating to the general areas of delivery of patient care, environmental services and dietary support.

The position of Orderly is also responsible for activities as delegated by the Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse. Works under the direction of the registered nursing staff in assisting with planning, organizing and coordination daily living activities in consultation with families and other members

Essential Qualifications

High school Diploma, Grade 1
Will have recent experience working with the geriatric population and or chronic care residents in a health care facility
Must be able to fulfill the physical requirements of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrates appreciation for the specialized physical, emotional and psychosocial needs of an elder population
Demonstrates ability to take direction and work collaboratively within a team environment for the benefit of the patient/resident
Excellent communication skills; demonstrated ability to deal effectively and cooperatively with all levels of staff, patients and the public
Good physical and mental health. Demonstrates maturity and tactfulness
Demonstrated communication, organizational and time management skills
Current CPR and First Aid Certification
Knowledge of, body mechanics, and safe lift and transfers
Basic knowledge of established Infection Control processes and occupational health and safety practices
Trained in EPIC or must be willing to train and pass testing

Hours of Work
Currently a rotation of 8 hour day, evening and night shifts, Monday through Sunday.

Shifts, hours and schedule may change according to departmental requirements and collective agreement and as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Employment Equity
Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.

Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.