Healthcare Aide, Inpatient Surgery

POSITION SUMMARY

Working as a valuable member of the patient care team and under the direction of a Registered Nurse/ Registered Practical Nurse, the HCA provides a range of health care services to support the care of patients, their families, and their environment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction and supervision of nursing (RN/RPN), provide holistic patient care by performing activities such as:

• Provide constant observation of a patient in keeping with CHEO’s Sitter policy
• Assist with restraining a patient if required
• Accompany a patient to the playroom or other requested location
• Observe and report the patient’s physical and psychological status to nursing staff
• Assist in patient lift and transfers along with positioning, turning and ambulating patients
• Weigh patients
• Feeding, bathing/grooming and toileting
• Assist with observing and noting input and output
• As appropriate, obtain vital sign measurements, report findings to RN/RPN and document appropriately
• Obtain and label non-invasive specimens as directed (i.e. urine)
• Calm restless patients, maintain safety devices as ordered
• Assist with the preparing of deceased patients and assisting with transport to the morgue

Review and follow the plan of care for patients including:

• Receive report on patient status and clarify responsibilities for care as needed and appropriate
• Document delivery of patient care on patient flow sheets and other appropriate documentation tools

Assume responsibility for maintenance of knowledge and skill by:

• Participating in indirect activities related to patient care and services provided (i.e. staff meetings, educational in-services, etc.) as requested
• Participating in hospital and unit-related programs and other educational activities, such as but not limited to:
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention
• Accreditation
• Occupational Health & Safety including WHMIS, Fire Safety, Infection Control
• Staff meetings/Unit council/Shift Change meetings
• Orientation and training of new staff
• Respond to patient/family inquiries (including answering patient call bells) and refer them to the patient’s nurse or Doctor where necessary
• Assist in the preparation/stocking of supplies, material, and equipment for use by professional staff
• Maintain good public relations with patients and families by introducing themselves and greeting patients and families
• Perform work in accordance with the provisions of CHEO policies such as Infection Prevention Control, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations as well as all CHEO corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to health and safety
• Respond to Hospital Codes as indicated in the Code policies
• Respond in a timely manner to portering needs within the hospital, carrying the corporate pager as assigned
• Respond to Unit Emergency situations to assist professional staff as directed
• Participate in quality improvement activities such as CHEOnext improvements or unit audits

Other Related Duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
• Current CPR Healthcare Provider C (Preferred)
• Personal Support Worker / Health Care Aide certificate, or 2nd year RPN students, or 3rd year BScN students, or IEN (Internationally Educated Nurses) (Essential)
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills in English (Essential)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills (Essential)
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team (Essential)
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, and carry out written and verbal instructions (Essential)
• Ability to respond to physical demands (e.g., heavy lifts and transfers, run to codes, do restraints) (Essential)
• Bilingual (English/French) (Preferred)

• Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Federation Healthcare Workers – Laborers International Union of North America , (OFHCW-LiUNA).

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcoming interest from all qualified applicants.