Unit Assistant-pft-nursing Resource Team - Oakville, Canada - Halton Healthcare Services
Description
Ref #:923290Specific Department and Program:
NRT
Location:
Oakville
Posted Date:
Aug 3, 2023
Posting #:
CUPE 815
Position:
Unit Assistant
Department:
Nursing Resource Team
Status:
Permanent Full Time
Site:
Oakville
Halton Healthcare's vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers.
At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with 'exemplary patient care, always' at the heart of everything we do.
We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.
As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.
As a member of the Clinical team, the Unit Assistant will be primarily responsible for providing a supportive and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
This is what you'll be doing:
- Communication-participating in on unit huddles and bullet rounds, answering call bells
- Equipment Cleaning in between patient use in rooms and gyms
- Role in assisting with repositioning, boosting and mobilizing patients
- Stocking of linen and supply cupboards
- Nourishmentfeeding of patients that require assistance, meal set up, communicating with clinical leads on patient intake
- Related duties as required
This is what you'll need to do it:
Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.
- High School Diploma required
- Recent practical and related experience in a healthcare setting preferred
- Must be able to work well in a team setting
- Must possess English language verbal communication skills and literacy skills sufficient to understand verbal and written instructions and to read procedure manuals
- Must be able to prioritize workload and function independently
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including: continuous standing and walking, forward bending, pushing/pulling carts and reaching. Some overhead reaching, squatting, climbing and heavy lifting of up to 30 lbs
- May be required to work and adapt to multiple areas
- Satisfactory employment and attendance record
Salary:
$18.23 to $22.79 per hour
**This role is currently eligible for a $2.00 hourly wage enhancement under the _Personal Support Worker Permanent Compensation Enhancement Program_ (PSW PCEP)
Date Posted:
August 3, 2023
Deadline for internal applicants:
August 10, 2023
In accordance with Directive #6, Halton Healthcare has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare.
Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.
- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation. _
- All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. _
- Halton Healthcare is a smoke free facility in and around all three sites. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scentfree environment for all employees and visitors to accommodate individuals' health concerns arising from exposure to scented products., We ask for everyone's cooperation in our efforts to accommodate health concerns._
- All Halton Healthcare staff, professional staff and volunteers are encouraged to be vigilant about identifying and reporting safety incidents in their everyday practice. They also have a role in analysis, recommendations and follow through to implementation._
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