Clinical Assistant 6

POSITION : Clinical Assistant 6

JOB SUMMARY: The Clinical Assistant will provide direct and indirect support to professional and clerical staff to facilitate the delivery of quality patient care. The duties will include Clinical Support, such as assisting patients with basic personal needs, transporting patients by wheel chair and stretcher, escorting patients into exam rooms and treatment areas, stocking exam rooms and treatment areas, taking the patient’s vital signs, height and weight and documenting the care given accordingly. Contribute to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved Health Care Aide Program or Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certification from a recognized program or completion of a 1st year nursing program (BScN or Practical Nurse) from an accredited college or university.
• CPR certificate at the Heart Saver Level
• Previous experience in assisting patients with basic personal care needed
• Ability to empathize with patients and family members
• Minimum of two years of related experience in a health care setting
• Previous experience with oncology/palliative patients preferred
• Completion of Fundamentals of Palliative care level 1 preferred
• Responsible, energetic individual with above average ability to prioritize and organize in a busy environment
• Demonstrated ability to follow through with requests
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Capable of working independently and able to take direction
• Knowledge of principles of medical asepsis and universal precautions
• Demonstrated positive relationships with other health care professionals and able to contribute to the development of an environment conducive to excellent patient care
• Willing to work flexible hours
  
  

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Grand River Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.

Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process.

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.