Clinical Assistant Gen Surg/gastro - Toronto, Canada - Unity Health Toronto

Unity Health Toronto

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

As part of a multi-disciplinary team receiving functional supervision from the RN, the clinical assistant will be responsible for contributing to patient care by providing basic patient support and for assisting with indirect care tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supporting patients upon entry, admission and discharge
Assisting patients with activities of daily living including proper hygiene care and feeding
Providing onetoone constant patient care as required
Assisting patients adapt to the use of various assistive devices
Answering call lights and rounding on patients
Completing patients' personal belongings checklists
Demonstrating the ability to show initiative, independence, priority setting and problem solving techniques in a time limited and chaotic environment, while maintaining composure
Assisting with cardiac arrest response
Undertaking preparation of the deceased patient for the morgue
Measuring intakes and outputs and communicating results to RNs
Participating, with team members, in the patient care planning process and in the development and implementation of qualitybased initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful completion of a Health Care Aide (HCA) or Personal Support Worker (PSW) diploma / certificate from a recognized program approved by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities that is no less than 625 hours in length
Current BLS certificate
Previous experience as a Clinical Assistant in a hospital setting preferred
Previous acute care experience preferred
Previous experience with ostomies preferred
Excellent communication skills (ability to read, write and speak to be able to complete the duties of this position)
Active participation in unit initiatives
Excellent team work skills
Ability to problem solve
Excellent attendance record