Medical Device Reprocessing Technician - Simcoe, Canada - Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home

Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home

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Simcoe, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:

Health Service Attendant

Position Status:

Part Time

Rate of Pay:

$ $24.05 hourly

Posting No
:

23-25

About the Position
Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Tart Time Health Service Attendant. The Health Service Attendant works in all areas of the Hospital, providing direct patient care and undertakes basic security tasks and duties in keeping with the Mission,

Vision, Values and Goals and Objectives of Norfolk General Hospital. The Health Service Attendant reports directly to the

Director of the Emergency Department.

Position Qualifications

Personal Support Worker certification from a recognized program
Current BCLS Certificate Level C
Heart and Stroke
Certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention preferred
Gentle Persuasive Approach Certificate preferred
Minimum 1year current PSW experience
Excellent knowledge of Infection Control practices
Excellent attendance record & ability to work shifts, weekend & holidays
Demonstrated skills deescalation and conflict resolution
Demonstrated knowledge of all emergency codes
Demonstrated ability to identify hazards and risks associated with self, patient, staff and visitor safety
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with all members of the interdisciplinary team, family, and patients
Excellent organizational, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
Strong patient and family focused philosophy
Demonstrated understanding of least restraint protocols
Ability to meet physical demands of the position including lifting, carrying and bending as required

General Duties & Responsibilities

Commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of Norfolk General Hospital
Perform patient care, security and maintenance tasks and duties
Models a positive work culture that promotes and supports safe, effective, and ethical practice
Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities in collaboration with the health care team with a focus on quality patient care and fiscal responsibility
Supports professionalism according to Policy and Procedures of Norfolk General Hospital
Promote a culture of safety by participating in the initial investigation of adverse events, identification of safety concerns
Make rounds on all units to determine unit needs in collaboration with the Clinical Practice Leader
Communicates with nursing units when duties prevent completing rounds or assignments.
Carry HSA phone at all time while on duty & prioritize calls received in order of importance/urgency
Report to oncoming HSA focusing on hospital needs, priorities and safety/security concerns and report any issues to the appropriate Director
Actively participate in staff meetings
Attends/participates in appropriate inservices programs
Responds to all Emergency Codes as outlined in the Emergency Preparedness Manual
Transports oxygen and equipment in a safe manner in the absence of the RRT.
MDR pick up soiled equipment from units and return to MDR on stats and weekends
Ensures Professional appearance, including uniform

Patient Care Responsibilities
In addition to PSW responsibilities, the Health Service Attendant performs the following:

Moves and lifts patients using good body mechanics, lifting devices, and safe transfer techniques. Use mechanical lifts for transferring patients as per policy.
Communicates with the charge nurse or primary nurse any unusual findings or occurrences
Patient transport to other departments
Assists in "care after death" and in transporting bodies to the morgue
Assembles and removes orthopedic frames (applies traction bars and set up to bed only)
Patient teaching "crutch walking" as directed by the Emergency Department nurse
Check 'shower' list on 4B and communicate with 4B Clinical Practice Leader if and when they can be completed
Assist in any other duties as required

Hours of Work
Must be available for all shifts including weekends and holidays.

In order to ensure equal opportunities during the recruitment and selection process, Norfolk General Hospital and Norfolk

Hospital Nursing Home provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request.

Norfolk General Hospital and Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home thanks all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types:

Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 15-20 per week

Salary:

$22.53-$23.19 per hour

Benefits: