Health Care Aide, Paediatric Intensive Care Unit – Temporary Part-Time (0.6) (until March 2027)

CHEO•Ottawa, ON

19h•CA$24 - CA$29•Onsite

About The Position

CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario. POSITION SUMMARY Working as a valuable member of the patient care team and under the direction of a Registered Nurse/ Registered Practical Nurse the HCA provides a range of health care services to support the care of patients, their families and their environment.

Requirements

Personal Support Worker / Health Care Aide certificate, or 2nd year RPN students, or 3rd year BScN students, or IEN (Internationally Educated Nurses) (Essential)
Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills in English (Essential)
Excellent organizational and time management skills (Essential)
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team (Essential)
Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and carry out written and verbal instructions (Essential)
Ability to respond to physical demands (e.g., heavy lifts and transfers, run to codes, do restraints) (Essential)
Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)

Nice To Haves

Current CPR Healthcare Provider C (Preferred)
Bilingual (English/French) (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Provide constant observation of a patient in keeping with CHEO’s Sitter policy
Assist with restraining a patient if required
Accompany a patient to the playroom or other requested location
Observe and report the patient’s physical and psychological status to nursing staff
Assist in patient lift and transfers along with positioning, turning and ambulating patients
Weigh patients
Feeding, bathing/grooming and toileting
Assist with observing and noting input and output
As appropriate, obtain vital sign measurements, report findings to RN/RPN and document appropriately
Obtain and label non-invasive specimens as directed (i.e. urine)
Calm restless patients, maintain safety devices as ordered
Assist with the preparing of deceased patients and assisting with transport to the morgue
Receive report on patient status and clarify responsibilities for care as needed and appropriate
Document delivery of patient care on patient flow sheets and other appropriate documentation tools
Participating in indirect activities related to patient care and services provided (i.e. staff meetings, educational in-services etc.) as requested
Participating in hospital and unit-related programs and other educational activities such as, but not exclusive to: Non-violent Crisis Intervention, Accreditation, Occupational Health & Safety including WHMIS, Fire Safety, Infection Control, Staff meetings/Unit council/Shift Change meetings, Orientation and training of new staff
Respond to patient/family inquiries (including answering patient call bells) and refer them to the patient’s nurse or Doctor where necessary
Assist in the preparation/stocking of supplies, material and equipment for use by professional staff
Maintain good public relations with patients and families by introducing themselves and greeting patients and families
Perform work in accordance with the provisions of CHEO policies such as Infection Prevention Control, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations as well as all CHEO corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to health and safety
Respond to Hospital Codes as indicated in the Code policies
Respond in a timely manner to portering needs within the hospital, carrying the corporate pager as assigned
Respond to Unit Emergency situations to assist professional staff as directed
Participate in quality improvement activities such as CHEOnext improvements or unit audits
Other Related Duties as required