Clinical Assistant - Trauma & Neurosurgery ICU

Job summary

Provide basic patient support and assist with indirect care tasks under the functional supervision of an RN, including hygiene, daily living activities, constant observation, and support with assistive devices. Respond to call lights and emergencies, assist with patient safety and care planning, and contribute to quality initiatives.

Job details

As part of a multi-disciplinary team receiving functional supervision from the RN, the clinical assistant will be responsible for contributing to patient care by providing basic patient support and for assisting with indirect care tasks. Responsibilities Assisting patients with activities of daily living including proper hygiene care Providing one-to-one constant patient care as required Providing support in response and restraint of the aggressive patient Assisting patients adapt to the use of various assistive devices Answering call lights and arranging for the proper safekeeping of patients' belongings Demonstrating the ability to show initiative, independence, priority setting and problem solving techniques in a time limited and chaotic environment, while maintaining composure Assisting with cardiac arrest and trauma response; undertaking preparation of the deceased patient for the morgue Participating, with team members, in the patient care planning process and in the development and implementation of quality-based initiatives Qualifications Successful completion of a Health Care Aide (HCA) or Personal Support Worker (PSW) diploma / certificate from a recognized program approved by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities that is no less than 625 hours in length Current CPR or BCLS certificate Excellent communication skills (ability to read, write and speak to be able to complete the duties of this position) Excellent team work skills Critical care experience required Ability to problem solve Excellent attendance record Shifts are subject to change based on departmental needs. 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.

What you’ll do

Provide basic patient support and assist with indirect care tasks under the functional supervision of an RN, including hygiene, daily living activities, constant observation, and support with assistive devices. Respond to call lights and emergencies, assist with patient safety and care planning, and contribute to quality initiatives.

Requirements

Requires a recognized Health Care Aide or Personal Support Worker certificate or diploma from an Ontario-approved program of at least 625 hours, plus a current CPR or BCLS certificate. Critical care experience, strong communication and teamwork, problem-solving ability, and an excellent attendance record are required.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Activities Of Daily Living Support
• Patient Hygiene Care
• One-To-One Patient Care
• Patient Restraint Support
• Assistive Device Support
• Call Light Response
• Initiative
• Independent Judgment
• Priority Setting
• Problem Solving
• Composure Under Pressure
• Cardiac Arrest Response
• Trauma Response
• Teamwork
• Patient Care Planning
• Quality Improvement

Job areas

• Healthcare

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