Health Care Attendant - Medical Surgical - Casual on Call

Yukon Hospital•Whitehorse, YT

7h•CA$32 - CA$41•Onsite

About The Position

This position is at the Level 04 with an hourly pay range of $32.22 - $40.77. Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager, the Health Care Attendant is involved in planning and providing direct care to patients to enhance their independence and quality of life, and to help meet their physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural needs within a clean and safe environment. The incumbent will regularly work as the primary caregiver for respite clients and, under the supervision of the duty Nurse, provide care for acute care patients and perform other related duties.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of physical and psychological changes related to illness
Strong ability to assist patients in activities of daily living to support their emotional and spiritual needs
Excellent oral communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a cross cultural environment
Good organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
Completion of a training program specific to this role, or (2) two to (3) three years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of this position
Current CPR training
Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training

Nice To Haves

Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license
Food Safe Level 1 certificate

Responsibilities

Planning and providing direct care to patients to enhance their independence and quality of life
Helping to meet patients' physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural needs within a clean and safe environment
Working as the primary caregiver for respite clients
Providing care for acute care patients under the supervision of the duty Nurse
Performing other related duties