Unit Assistant

Job Description

• Communication-participating in on unit huddles and bullet rounds, answering call bells
• Equipment Cleaning in between patient use in rooms and gyms
• Role in assisting with repositioning, boosting and mobilizing patients
• Stocking of linen and supply cupboards
• Nourishment-feeding of patients that require assistance, meal set up, communicating with clinical leads on patient intake
• Related duties as required

Qualifications

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• High School Diploma required
• Recent practical and related experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• Must be able to work well in a team setting
• Must possess English language verbal communication skills and literacy skills sufficient to understand verbal and written instructions and to read procedure manuals
• Must be able to prioritize workload and function independently
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including : continuous standing and walking, forward bending, pushing / pulling carts and reaching.

Some overhead reaching, squatting, climbing and heavy lifting of up to 30 lbs

• May be required to work and adapt to multiple areas
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record

The ideal candidate is strong in patient centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation.

We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.

Additional Information

Hours : Monday to Sunday; 0700-1500, 0700-1900, 1100-1900, 1500-1900 (Hours may be subject to change based on operational needs.)

Salary : $26.98 to $27.46 per hour

Unit Assistant rates includes $2.00 Ministry Permanent Compensation Enhancement effective April 28, 2022

Date Posted : June 18, 2024

Internal applications due by : June 25, 2024

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture.

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you.

Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process.

If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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