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

St. Michael's Hospital

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

As part of a multi-disciplinary team on Internal Medicine, receiving functional supervision from the RN or Health Discipline, 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

- liaise with RN at start of shift in assigned zone to receive report and coordinate care plans together
- receive and provide Transfer of Accountability (TOA) report with CA colleagues
- report any changes in patient's condition to RN (skin integrity, bowel status, acute changes, restlessness/agitation, etc.)

Assisting patients with activities of daily living including proper hygiene care (bathing/showering), feeding/setup for meals, toileting, measuring and emptying foley catheters
Providing proactive observation and frequent checks to encourage and engage patients in his/her care as required
Providing support to the emergency team in response and restraint of the aggressive patient utilizing Crises Prevention Institute techniques

- taking patient weight and measure intake and output and report to RN

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

- transport patients and mobilizing patients as directed by RN/HD

Assisting with cardiac arrest and trauma response

- assists with admissions, transfers and discharges as directed by RN/HD
- 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

- set up rooms for admissions, stock linen cupboards throughout shift as time allows, stock isolation rooms/carts with supplies

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
Must have recent experience as a Clinical Assistant in a hospital setting.
Must have recent experience within a General Internal Medicine unit.
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 punctuality and attendance record