Health Care Aide – Functional Enhancement Unit

Job title:

Health Care Aide – Functional Enhancement Unit

Company

William Osler Health System

Job description

Company DescriptionOne of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!Job DescriptionThe Health Care Aide will report to the Clinical Services Manager. Under the direction/supervision of the clinical team, the successful candidate will perform direct patient care in addition to accommodation and support services.Accountabilities:

• Assisting patients with activities of daily living, repositioning, mobilization and transport
• Ordering supplies
• Daily restocking of supplies in patient care rooms and supply storage areas
• Maintain and distribute departmental monitoring equipment
• Transporting patient specimens to the pneumatic tube
• Contributing to the maintenance of a safe work environment

Qualifications

• Personal Support Worker certificate required from an accredited institution
• Basic knowledge of aseptic techniques
• Current CPR
• Recent related experience working with geriatric and rehabilitation type populations required
• Experience collaborating with an inter-professional team
• Ability to adjust patient care practices based on inter-professional recommendations
• Recent experience working in a highly technical patient care environment
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and comprehension skills
• Flexibility to meet unit needs
• Ability to work well with team members
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Meditech system
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
• Must demonstrate Osler’s Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• Ability to travel between and work at all Osler sites as required
• Able to handle the physical requirements of the job (ability to lift at least 25-30 lbs)

Additional InformationCurrently Days/Nights, 8 and 12 hours including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)Salary:
Minimum: $30.76 per hour
Maximum: $31.38 per hourInternal application deadline: March 2, 2025#PT#LI-WD1Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at .While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

Expected salary

$30.76 per hour

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 23:27:42 GMT

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