Patient Care Aide - Ottawa, Canada - Queensway Carleton Hospital

Queensway Carleton Hospital

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

General Posting Information

POSITION:

Patient Care Aide
DEPARTMENT:
Mental Health
CONDITIONS:
Casual
SHIFTS:
Days / Nights / Weekends
WAGE RANGE:
Scale Minimum Maximum
CUPE22 $27.16/hr $28.

53/hr
RESPONSIBILITIES:

The purpose of this position is to provide support services to the interdisciplinary team and patients, contributing to the efficiency and the quality of patient care. Under the delegation and guidance of the Nurse, Charge Nurse and/or Care Facilitator, the Patient Care Aide will assist the team as appropriate, responding to patient needs or tasks that require attention.
Assisting Nursing and interdisciplinary staff with care of patients, ambulation and repositioning
Assisting with bed linen changes for occupied beds & completing bed linen changes for unoccupied beds
Transporting patients within the unit by means of wheelchair, stretcher and as a walking escort as directed.
Responding to call bells as appropriate
Assisting with hand hygiene before meals & clearing patient belongings on overbed tables at meal times to ensure timely delivery of meal trays
Transporting discharged patients to Hospital entrance as required
Providing patient sitter functions on occasion, as directed
Monitoring and replenishing patient safety supplies such as hand sanitizer in bed brackets, patient restraints, eyewash bottles, etc.
Monitoring and restocking nonstores items in the clean supply room according to unit's established lists and procedures
Replenishing supplies on isolation and nursing carts, warming cupboards and/or Nurse Servers, and other special procedure and/or supply totes/carts
Adopting clear lines of communication that promote effective team work among all staff and support patient care
Participate in unit / corporate related programs such as: OHS Initiatives, WHMIS, Lifts and Transfers training, Mask fit testing, orientation of new staff, Daily CPI huddles, etc.
Demonstrates QCH values: collaboration, accountability, innovation and respect

REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 12 education
Knowledge acquired through the successful completion of an accredited health related course (eg: Personal Support Worker, Developmental Support Worker, Internationally Educated Health Care Professional, or equivalent)
Able to maintain effective relationships with the unit team members to assist in promoting efficient operations within the unit
Good organizational skills
Able to work independently with mínimal supervision
Able to maintain effective relationships and collaborate with and support health care team
Valid CPR certification level C
Regular and reliable attendance at work
Thank you for your continued interest in Queensway Carleton Hospital. We deeply value and celebrate the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as they are integral to the enrichment of our work environment. We believe that by fostering an inclusive and diverse community, we can achieve our mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to all individuals with compassion and respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization including, but not limited to women, racial or ethnic minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities._