Clinical Assistant Cardiac/vascular Surgery

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. Duties will include:

• Supporting patients upon entry, admission and discharge;
• Completing patient's personal belongings checklists
• Assisting patients with activities of daily living including proper hygiene care;
• Providing one-to-one constant patient care as required
• Providing support to the team in response and restraint to the agitated patient utilizing appropriate techniques.
• Assisting patients adapt to the use of various assistive devices, specifically: fitting and teaching patients on crutch techniques.
• 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 in-unit and corporate cardiac arrest and 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.
• Must have recent experience as a Clinical Assistant in a hospital setting.
• Previous experience in a critical care unit preferred.
• 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.
• 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 or the Hiring Manager, 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.