The Health Care Aide provides holistic patient care under the direction of nursing staff, including monitoring, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring patient safety. They also maintain clinical documentation, prepare equipment, and respond to emergency situations within the unit.
$23.97-$29.46
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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 Sitter policy Assist with restraining a patient if required Accompany a patient to the playroom or other 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 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 Assist with the preparing of deceased patients and assisting with transport to the morgue 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: Non-violent Crisis Intervention, Accreditation, Occupational Health & Safety including WHMIS, Fire Safety, Infection Control, Staff meetings/Unit council/Shift Change meetings, 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
Candidates must hold a Personal Support Worker or Health Care Aide certificate, or be a 2nd-year RPN or 3rd-year BScN student. Essential requirements include effective English communication skills, the ability to perform physical tasks like heavy lifting, and a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Market context
Ontario nursing roles are often driven by ongoing staffing needs across hospitals, long-term care, community care, and emergency settings. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who already hold the required registration, have at least 18 months of experience, and bring current CPR/BLS, with ACLS and CTAS adding value for emergency postings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your credentials and tailor your application to the specific unit or setting.
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