Job description

Company Bio

Our family of four hospitals play an integral role in improving lives and creating healthier communities. We work together as one team across our hospitals to provide local and regional health care services, and also work in partnership with our communities to improve access to high-quality care, close to home. We are incredibly fulfilled by the work that we do, and proud of our dynamic teams of staff, physicians and volunteers who care deeply about our patients, and each other. We don’t just serve our communities; we are part of them. We live here, raise our families here and, quite often, retire here in the community that we love. Quinte Health is always looking for compassionate, dedicated people to join our team. We have a wide range of exciting roles, some which involve working across more than one of our hospitals, and some which are situated at just one hospital.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Patient Services Manager, the Health Care Aide is a member of the health care team, accountable for the day to day provision of quality patient and family centered care in a manner consistent with QHC’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Direction. Under the direction of the RN/RPN or other regulated health professional, the Health Care Aide performs assigned functions as an unregulated care provider, that support the health care team in assisting patients in activities of daily living, and supports the effective operation of patient care areas.

The open positions are contract positions starting December 2022 and ending January 2023. The Health Care Aide should have reliable transportation to all three sites: Belleville General, Picton County Memorial Hospital, and Trenton Memorial.

The shifts will be pre-scheduled and a combination of day, evening and night shifts. All of our hospitals are open 7 days a week and require 24 hour support. Open availability for all shifts and days are needed for the contract length.
Required

• Currently enrolled and have successfully completed first year with an accredited Registered Nursing (BScN) Program or Registered Practical Nursing Program.
• Current CPR or BCLS certification
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload (physical demands listed)

Duties

• Performs or assists patients with activities of daily living including basic hygiene as assigned (i.e. bathing, toileting, dressing, oral care, personal grooming etc.).
• Adheres to worker responsibilities as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Hospital policies.
• Effectively communicates to RN/RPN in a timely, objective manner without interpretation the following, but not limited to: Patient information specific to assigned activities, observed changes in patients’ condition, patient findings and/or unusual occurrences
• Document in the Health Record as appropriate
• Assists in meeting patients’ psychosocial needs, i.e. engaging patients in conversation, taking patients for walks, assisting with unit programs.
• Support care partners and visitors to safely engage with their loved ones while in hospital
• Collaborate with the assigned registered staff to identify and prioritize completion of essential care plan elements
• Other duties as assigned.

Closing Statement

Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity

Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or humanresources@qhc.on.ca for assistance.
Physical Demands Analysis
Strength

• Required Constantly – lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling

Mobility

• Required Constantly – standing and walking
• Required Often – squatting/crouching, kneeling, reaching

Dexterity

• Required Frequently – gripping/grasping
• Required Often – fine finger movements

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