Health Care Aide-Clinical

Hamilton Health Sciences • Hamilton, ON

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About The Position

As a member of the healthcare team, provides clinical support by participating in select patient care activities. Supports patient care through equipment and supply management and maintenance of a clean, safe environment.The HCA provides unit support to patients, families and those providing service and/or care. Functions according to the job description for HCA in PACU.

Requirements

• Completion of Personal Support Worker or Healthcare Aide Certificate or nursing student with successful completion of all level 2 courses at McMaster University or nursing student with successful completion of all level 2 courses in McMaster University and Mohawk College collaborative program or nursing student with successful completion of all level 1 courses in the Mohawk College Diploma program
• Current Heart and Stroke Foundation courses in CPR
• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role within a health care environment
• Computer familiarity or willingness to learn computer skills as required
• Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, teamwork skills
• Demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the position
• Ability to accept assigned or delegated functions, set priorities and organize work accordingly.
• Working knowledge of Universal Precautions and WHIMIS
• Ability to deal with various hospital departments effectively and collaboratively
• Ability to lift using appropriate lifting techniques and bend, push and pull using good body mechanics

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical support by participating in select patient care activities.
• Supports patient care through equipment and supply management.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment.
• Provides unit support to patients, families and those providing service and/or care.
• Functions according to the job description for HCA in PACU.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree