Your Opportunity:

As a member of the 5W combined medical/surgical patient care unit, the HCA will work as part of our team in a fast-paced acute care environment. Collaboration with other members of the health care team and the ability to be self-directed and motivated are required to ensure quality patient care. You will require excellent communication, time management, and organization abilities to manage competing priorities. The ability to interact with patients, families, and other staff in a positive manner is critical to ensuring patient centered care as an HCA.

Description:

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team providing personal assistance including supporting activities of daily living and support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short-term assistance or ongoing support, in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures. In this position you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities assisting nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs, assisting with organized activities or programs and observing and reporting on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional you will be assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, and maintaining effective communication with patients and health professionals.