Health Care Attendant 2M Orthopaedics

Job summary

Provide high-quality patient care within an Interprofessional Collaborative Practice framework. Perform portering and transportation services for patients and supplies as directed.

Job details

The Health Care Attendant (HCA) will provide high quality patient care within an Interprofessional Collaborative Practice philosophy. Being part of this team means being part of an exciting new initiative to help us support patients along their continuum of care and to shape how care is delivered. Qualifications Include Personal Support Worker Certificate from an accredited community college/approved by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities that is no less than 625 hours in length Current certification in Basic Lifesaver, Basic Rescuer C or Heartsaver Plus issued by St. Joseph's Health Centre. Successful completion of a Health Care Aide Course or previous experience in patient care required. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written in the English Language. Ability to perform FULL range of duties in this position including specific types of patient care as directed within the list approved for the category and by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA). Ability to provide portering and transportation services for patients and supplies. Computer skills an asset. Satisfactory attendance record. Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity. #IND1

What you’ll do

Provide high-quality patient care within an Interprofessional Collaborative Practice framework. Perform portering and transportation services for patients and supplies as directed.

Requirements

Requires a Personal Support Worker Certificate of at least 625 hours and current Basic Lifesaver/Rescuer certification. Candidates must have a Health Care Aide Course completion or previous patient care experience.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Care
• Interpersonal Communication
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Portering
• Patient Transportation
• Computer Skills

Job areas

• Healthcare