Health Care Aide

As a member of the healthcare team, you will provide clinical support in the patient care areas. Functions according to the job description for Healthcare Aides.

1. 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 course 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 judgement 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.