Health Care Aide Clinical

As a member of the healthcare team, provides clinical support for Ward B3 by providing observational patient care and supporting Registered Nurses on modified duties. Functions according to the job description for Health Care Aides.

1. Personal Support Worker or Health Care 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. Computer familiarity or willingness to learn computer skills as required

3. Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, teamwork skills

4. Demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the position

5. Ability to accept assigned or delegated functions

6. Ability to set priorities and organize work accordingly

7. Ability to deal with various hospital departments effectively and collaboratively

8. Ability to lift using appropriate lifting techniques and bend, push and pull using good body mechanics EEO Statement Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.