Personal Support Worker 'HCT' eHomecare, Pediatric / Palliative, Days / Weekends - Part-time 0.6

Description

Position at VON Canada (Ontario)

Requisition Details :

Employment Status : Permanent, Part-time (0.6 FTE)

Program Name : eHomecare

Number of Hours Bi-Weekly : 48

Work Schedule : Days, Including Weekends

Union / Bargaining Unit : CLAC

On Call :  No

Job Summary :

The Health Care Technician (HCT) provides direct hands-on care to patients in the patients’ home under the direction of a Directing Registered Nurse (DRN). Within the eShift programs, the Care Technician provides enhanced personal support to a variety of patient populations in the community, including pediatric, palliative, complex care, and chronic disease management.

Health Care Technicians Palliative and / or Acute Medically Complex hired for the Brantford, Haldimand / Norfolk site may be scheduled to work anywhere in the Brantford, Haldimand / Norfolk. Access to a personal vehicle is required.

Key Responsibilities :

• Under the direction of the DRN the HCT observes and documents clinical data in the patient’s electronic medical record as per VON guidelines.
• Under the direction of the DRN the HCT provides personal care to support activities of daily living and medication administration.
• Is in direct contact with the DRN through a virtual real time electronic monitoring system .
• In collaboration with the DRN contributes to the development and modification of a patient’s care plan based on patient outcomes observed and reported directly to the DRN .
• Under the direction of the DRN will identifies if additional resources are required in the home e.g. home support, and coordinates required needs with the eShift office on scheduling.
• Communicates and collaborates with the family / care giver of the patient to ensure a positive patient experience under the direction of the DRN.

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Working conditions and physical demands : This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.

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