Clinical Assistant - Toronto, Canada - St. Michael's Hospital

St. Michael's Hospital

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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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:

Contributing to patient profile upon admission by supporting the patient upon entry
Assisting patients with activities of daily living including proper hygiene care
Providing onetoone constant patient care as required
Providing support to the emergency team in response and restraint of the aggressive patient utilizing Crises Prevention Institute techniques
Assisting patients adapt to the use of various assistive devices, specifically: fitting and teaching patients on crutch techniques
Answering call lights/bells

- arranging for the proper safekeeping of patients' belongings

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 and trauma response

- undertaking preparation of the deceased patient for the morgue

Participating, with team members, in the patient care planning process and in the development and implementation of qualitybased initiatives
Transporting critically ill patients
Being proactive and assisting team in identifying and mitigating risks

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
Relevant Emergency Department or ICU experience in the last 12 months required
Current BLS certificate
Excellent communication skills (ability to read, write and speak to be able to complete the duties of this position)
Excellent team work skills
Ability to problem solve
Excellent attendance record