As a member of the healthcare team, provides clinical support by participating in select patient care activities. Supports patient care through equipment and supply management and maintenance of a clean, safe environment. The HCA provides unit support to patients, families and those providing service and/or care. Functions according to the job description for HCA in PACU.
- Completion of Personal Support Worker or Healthcare Aide Certificate or nursing student with successful completion of all level 2 courses at McMaster University or nursing student with successful completion of all level 2 courses in McMaster University and Mohawk College collaborative program or nursing student with successful completion of all level 1 courses in the Mohawk College Diploma program
2.Current Heart and Stroke Foundation courses in CPR
- Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role within a health care environment
- Computer familiarity or willingness to learn computer skills as required
- Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, teamwork skills
- Demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the position
- Ability to accept assigned or delegated functions, set priorities and organize work accordingly.
Ability to set priorities and organize work accordingly
- Working knowledge of Universal Precautions and WHIMIS
- Ability to deal with various hospital departments effectively and collaboratively
- Ability to lift using appropriate lifting techniques and bend, push and pull using good body mechanics
