Patient Care Assistant -Q Pat Care Assistant

Trillium Health Partners • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$28 - CA$32 • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the care giving team on the Patient Services units, assists the Nursing staff with the provision of patient care. THP certification and/or, personal support worker, orthopaedic certificate or appropriate other related Health Care Certificate required. Performs duties related to patient care under the direction of regulated Health Care Professionals and/or Physicians in accordance with hospital standards, policies and procedures. Performs related activities required to assist the team in providing a safe, clean and comfortable environment for patients. Responsible and accountable for the provision of patient care to a specific group of patients under the direction of regulated Health Care Professionals and in accordance with the standards set by the Hospital. Such duties include: Delivery of meal trays to assigned patients, feeding of patients as necessary, or assistance with meals as required (opening packages, making patient comfortable and documenting food consumption). 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.

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent related skills & experience
• THP certification and/or, personal support worker certificate
• Current Basic Life Support (BCLS) & CPR Certificates essential
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Previous Hospital/Health Care experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Delivery of meal trays to assigned patients, feeding of patients as necessary, or assistance with meals as required (opening packages, making patient comfortable and documenting food consumption)
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED