Health Care Aide, Mental Health- Temporary Full

4 months ago

Ottawa, Canada CHEO Full time

Compensation Pay Range:
**Job Description**:
Working as a valuable member of the patient care team and under the direction of a Registered Nurse/ Registered Practical Nurse the HCA provides a range of health care services to support the care of patients, their families and their environment.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Under the direction and supervision of nursing (RN/RPN), provide holistic patient care by performing activities such as:
- Provide constant observation of a patient in keeping with CHEO’s Supportive Supervision policy- Using de-escalation and NVCI skills as required within a least restraint framework- Accompany a patient to requested location- Observe and report the patient’s physical and psychological status to nursing staff- Assist in patient lift and transfers along with positioning, turning and ambulating patients- Weigh patients Feeding, bathing/grooming and toileting- Assist with observing and noting input and output- Providing meal support as required- As appropriate, obtain vital sign measurements, report findings to RN/RPN and document appropriately- Obtain and label non-invasive specimens as directed (i.e. urine)- Calm restless patients, maintain safety devices as ordered

Review and follow the plan of care for patients including:
- Receive report on patient status and clarify responsibilities for care as needed and appropriate- Document delivery of patient care on patient flow sheets and other appropriate documentation tools

Assume responsibility for maintenance of knowledge and skill by:
- Participating in indirect activities related to patient care and services provided (i.e. staff meetings, educational in-services etc.) as requested- Participating in hospital and unit-related programs and other educational activities such as, but not exclusive to:

- a) Non-violent Crisis Intervention
- b) Accreditation
- c) Occupational Health & Safety including WHMIS, Fire Safety, Infection Control.
- d) Staff meetings/Unit council/Shift Change meetings
- e) Orientation and training of new staff- Respond to patient/family inquiries (including answering patient call bells) and refer them to the patient’s nurse or Doctor where necessary- Assist in the preparation/stocking of supplies, material and equipment for use by professional staff- Maintain good public relations with patients and families by introducing themselves and greeting patients and families- Perform work in accordance with the provisions of CHEO policies such as Infection Prevention Control, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations as well as all CHEO corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to health and safety- Respond to Hospital Codes as indicated in the Code policies- Respond in a timely manner to portering needs within the hospital, carrying the corporate pager as assigned- Respond to Unit Emergency situations to assist professional staff as directed- Participate in quality improvement activities such as CHEOnext improvements or unit audits- Other Related Duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS- Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)- Current CPR Healthcare Provider C (preferred)- Personal Support Worker / Health Care Aide certificate,

or 2nd year RPN students,

or 3rd year BScN students,

or IEN (Internationally Educated Nurses) (Essential)- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills in English (Essential)- Excellent organizational and time management skills (Essential)- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team (Essential)- Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and carry out written and verbal instructions (Essential- Ability to respond to physical demands (e.g., heavy lifts and transfers, run to codes, do restraints (Essential)- Bilingual (English/ French) (preferred)
- Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Federation Healthcare Workers - Laborers International Union of North America, (OFHCW-LiUNA).

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at
- All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

CHEO is committed to providing a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Consistent with that commitment, all applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to receive their COVID-19 booster shots when eligible to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Upon hiring, presentation of government issued documentation confirming full vaccination must be pro

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