Clinical Assistant - Trauma & Neurosurgery ICU
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Temporary
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Original job 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
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
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
- 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
- Critical care experience required
- Ability to problem solve
- Excellent attendance record
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
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Responsibilities
Provide basic patient support and assist with indirect care tasks under the functional supervision of an RN, including hygiene, daily living activities, constant observation, and support with assistive devices. Respond to call lights and emergencies, assist with patient safety and care planning, and contribute to quality initiatives.
Requirements
Requires a recognized Health Care Aide or Personal Support Worker certificate or diploma from an Ontario-approved program of at least 625 hours, plus a current CPR or BCLS certificate. Critical care experience, strong communication and teamwork, problem-solving ability, and an excellent attendance record are required.
Skills
- Activities Of Daily Living Support
- Patient Hygiene Care
- One-To-One Patient Care
- Patient Restraint Support
- Assistive Device Support
- Call Light Response
- Initiative
- Independent Judgment
- Priority Setting
- Problem Solving
- Composure Under Pressure
- Cardiac Arrest Response
- Trauma Response
- Teamwork
- Patient Care Planning
- Quality Improvement
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- Personal Support Worker
- CPR
- BCLS
- Critical Care
- Trauma
- Neurosurgery
- Intensive Care Unit
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Hygiene Care
- One-To-One Patient Care
- Patient Observation
- Patient Restraint
- Assistive Devices
- Cardiac Arrest Response
- Trauma Response
- Patient Care Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Ontario Ministry Of Training, Colleges And Universities