Unit Assistant

• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized educational institute
• Ward Clerk certification from a recognized educational institute
• Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Training as delineated in Prairie Mountain Health Policy PPG-00002 CPR Training
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education (MB Standards)
• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized educational institute
• Ward Clerk certification from a recognized educational institute
• Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Training as delineated in Prairie Mountain Health Policy PPG-00002 CPR Training
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

Position Summary

The Unit Assistant acts as a member of the health care team, assisting with patient care and providing basic supportive care as directed. The Unit Assistant demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

Responsibilities

Overview:

• Promotes the mission, vision and goals of the PMH
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act (FIPPA), RHA policies and any other applicable legislation
• Adheres to all policies and procedures
• Reports for work as scheduled in a prompt manner

Advocates On Behalf Of The PMH As a Whole

• Promotes the mission, vision and goals of the PMH
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act (FIPPA), RHA policies and any other applicable legislation
• Adheres to all policies and procedures
• Reports for work as scheduled in a prompt manner

Acts as a receptionist to assigned area

• Schedules patients to receive planned services
• Receives and relays telephone, P.A. (public announcement) and other messages for physicians, ward personnel and patients as necessary
• Receives and directs all patients/visitors in a kind and courteous manner
• Collects and distributes mail for assigned area

Ensures patient charts are maintained/filed in a timely and accurate manner

• Transcribes physician orders, completes requisition for lab, etc., and ensures charts are complete
• Assembles charts on arrival of the patient and maintains adequate supply of pre-assembled charts
• Assembles, checks and returns charts to Health Records upon discharge or death of patient
• Processes identification signs for above patient beds and ensures accuracy daily

Provides administrative support, general correspondence and filing

• Accuracy, efficiency, timeliness, and diligence are displayed in the accomplishment of all assigned duties with a minimum of direct supervision
• Ability to prioritize duties and responsibilities