Clinical Assistant - Toronto, Canada - St Michael's hospital

St Michael's hospital
St Michael's hospital
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Toronto, Canada

1 month ago

Sophia Lee

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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:

Assisting patients with activities of daily living including proper hygiene care
Providing one-to-one constant patient care as required
Providing support in response and restraint of the aggressive patient
Assisting patients adapt to the use of various assistive devices
Answering call lights and 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 quality-based 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 CPR or BCLS certificate
Excellent communication skills (ability to read, write and speak to be able to complete the duties of this position)
Excellent team work skills
Relevant hospital experience
Ability to problem solve
Excellent attendance record

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