Perioperative Health Care Assistant
About The Position
Within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, this position works as a member of an integrated team to support nursing/technical staff within a high volume Operating Room/OR Suite environment to provide support to patients. Duties include assisting in preparing patients for surgical procedures, assisting nursing and technical staff by supporting positioning of patients as required; assisting the patient care team with mobilization and lifting and transferring patients on/off beds, stretchers and wheelchairs utilizing prescribed safe techniques and lifting practices. Ensures equipment and supplies for the operating rooms are available. Assists with the changeover of the operating room(s) between operative procedures. Transports/escorts patients to/from required areas using stretchers and wheelchairs. Ensures general equipment and supplies for operating rooms are available. Cleans the equipment and supply areas and maintains supplies for the operating room carts and storage areas. Distributes materials, equipment and linen related to the operating rooms as required.
Requirements
- Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program and successful completion of an Acute Care Skills Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to organize work.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing patients for surgical procedures.
- Assist nursing and technical staff by supporting positioning of patients as required.
- Assist the patient care team with mobilization and lifting and transferring patients on/off beds, stretchers and wheelchairs utilizing prescribed safe techniques and lifting practices.
- Ensure equipment and supplies for the operating rooms are available.
- Assist with the changeover of the operating room(s) between operative procedures.
- Transport/escort patients to/from required areas using stretchers and wheelchairs.
- Clean the equipment and supply areas and maintain supplies for the operating room carts and storage areas.
- Distribute materials, equipment and linen related to the operating rooms as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
