Clinical Extern-COVID-OT Learner

Unit Summary

Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) is an academic health sciences centre, a family of seven hospitals, a Cancer Centre and an Urgent Care Centre, serving more than 2.3 million residents of Hamilton and South Central Ontario. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our mission and vision of Best Care for All. What makes HHS exceptional is the remarkable people who work at our hospitals. HHS employs approximately 13,000 people who share our values of respect, caring, innovation and accountability. HHS staff, physicians and volunteers are proud to work at HHS and of their contribution to the excellent care received by patients and families in one of Ontario’s largest and most complex health systems.

The clinical extern program employs learners from various disciplines (such as nursing, medicine, respiratory therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and paramedics) as unregulated health care providers who support clinical teams across Hamilton Health Sciences sites.

Position Summary

The Clinical Extern – Occupational Therapy Learner is an integral member of the healthcare team working as an unregulated care provider in the inpatient and outpatient care units at HHS. As part of the interprofessional healthcare team, the Clinical Extern will support high quality care for patients and families, while demonstrating a commitment to excellence in supporting the patient and family experience. Clinical Externs are involved in delivering care to our patients, which include assisting in personal care including feeding, dressing and toileting, promoting patient safety through falls risk and skin assessments, help with activities of daily living, and other interventions within the scope of practice that are assigned or delegated by regulated staff.
During their externship, Clinical Externs report directly to a clinical manager and will receive mentorship, guidance, support and indirect supervision from a Clinical Extern Coordinator.
The Clinical Extern position is open to Occupational Therapy Students enrolled in a recognized Occupational Therapy program.
The Clinical Extern will be hired on a part-time and temporary basis until February 28, 2027.

Schedule Work Hours

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Qualifications

1. Must be enrolled in a recognized Occupational Therapy program
2. Demonstrated evidence of excellent academic standing
3. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
5. Demonstrated strong communication and organizational skills
6. Demonstrated infection prevention and control practices
7. Effective interpersonal and communication skills
8. Preference will be given to candidates with previous clinical placement experience at Hamilton Health Sciences

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.