Patient Care Assistant-C CRT PCAs

Trillium Health Partners•Canada,

89d•CA$28 - CA$32•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the interprofessional team the Patient Care Assistant assists with the provision of care and performs duties under the direction of Regulated Health Professionals in accordance with hospital standards, policies and procedures.

Requirements

Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent related skills & experience
Personal Support Worker Certificate required (OR are an internal employee with THP PCA certification) required
Current BCLS & CPR Certificates essential
Previous Hospital/Health Care experience strongly preferred
Current basic computer skills
Effective written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Must have the knowledge, skill, judgment and ability to work with patients in an understanding, sensitive and compassionate manner
Must be a self-directed individual with well-developed organizational skills
Possess the ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision
A positive attendance and work record is essential

Responsibilities

Delivery of meal trays, provision of mealtime assistance as required (opening packages, positioning of patients)
Charting (meal consumption, Braden Scale, etc.)
Assisting, under the direction of regulated Health Care Professionals, with ambulation, toileting, bathing and personal hygiene functions
Provides physical assistance to patients as required by assisting with lifts and transfers
Performs various patient care duties & related non-professional activities necessary in meeting patient’s personal needs and comfort and documenting as required.
Assists in the provision of a safe, clean and comfortable environment, including carrying out cleaning and infection control activities as required
Reports all concerns voiced by patients and their families
Alerts team members when any change or concern about the patient’s condition is raised
Cleans and disinfects beds, rooms and equipment as required, in accordance with THP standards
Other duties as assigned