Health Care Aide

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.
2. Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role within a healthcare environment
3. Previous outpatient clinic experience
4. Experience maintaining and stocking materials and supplies
5. Knowledge and skill in using computers (Including Meditech and Microsoft Office)
6. Demonstrated competency in applying the principles of Universal Precautions and WHMIS to the work setting
7. Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, teamwork skills
8. Demonstrated initiative and judgement appropriate for the position
9. Ability to accept assigned or delegated functions
10. Ability to set priorities and organize work accordingly
11. Ability to deal with various hospital departments effectively and collaboratively
12. Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods, to lift using appropriate lifting techniques and to bend, push and pull using good body mechanics
13. Demonstrated ability to read and write English proficiently