Health Care Aide

As a member of the Satellite Health Facility, the Healthcare Aide provides clinical support, in patient care areas. Functions according to the job description for Healthcare Aides.

Qualifications and Responsibilities:

1. Personal Support Worker or Health Care Aide Certificate, or nursing student with successful completion of all Level 2 courses of an accredited BScN program, or successful completion of semester 2 courses of a Practical Nursing program, which extends to include Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs). Personal Support Workers (known as HCA in HHS) in Ontario must be trained to the standards approved by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and Ontario Community Support Association (OCSA). HHS will consider all applicants but will give preference to hiring HCAs who have obtained their certificate from an Accredited Program. 
2. Adhere to HHS’ Values Based Code of Conduct and behavioral expectations of all staff at HHS.
3. Documenting according to HHS policies and procedures.
4. Demonstrated knowledge, skill initiative and judgement to accept the tasks assigned and ensuring to perform them safely, effectively and ethically.
5. Reporting observations and patient information to the primary HCP, when required. Notifying the HCP if there is a change in patient’s status and if/when they need assistance.
6. Reporting equipment concerns and environmental safety concerns.
7. Computer familiarity or willingness to learn computer skills as required.
8. Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, teamwork skills.
9. Ability to set priorities and organize work accordingly.
10. Ability to deal with various hospital departments effectively and collaboratively.
11. Ability to lift using appropriate lifting techniques and bend, push and pull using good body mechanics.