Clinical Assistant - General Internal Medicine Admin - St. Michael's Hospital - Toronto, ON

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contributing to patient profile upon admission by supporting the patient upon entry


• Assisting patients with activities of daily living including proper hygiene care


• Providing one-to-one constant patient care as required


• Providing support to the emergency team in response and restraint of the aggressive patient utilizing Crises Prevention Institute techniques


• Assisting patients adapt to the use of various assistive devices, specifically: fitting and teaching patients on crutch techniques


• Answering call lights/bells


• 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


• Transporting critically ill patients


• Being proactive and assisting team in identifying and mitigating risks
  

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 BLS certificate


• Excellent communication skills (ability to read, write and speak to be able to complete the duties of this position)


• Excellent team work skills


• Relevant hospital experience


• Ability to problem solve


• Excellent attendance record