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CUPE
Position: ICU Attendant
File #: 2022-25620
Status: Full Time (1)
Grade: CUPEC02 – $22.238 – $25.596 per hour
Dept/Program: ICU & Critical Care Redevelopment Program
Site: Mississauga Hospital
Hours of Work/Shifts: 12-Hour Shifts – Days, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays
Posted: February 17, 2022
Internal Deadline: February 24, 2022
Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community
When we set out to build our vision and future, we connected with our community – patients, families, visitors, physicians, staff and volunteers. The foundational goals of our new strategic plan – quality, access and sustainability – anchor everything we do. Our mission for a new kind of health care is built on an inter-connected system of care organized around patients – inside and outside the hospital.
At THP, we are relentless in providing high quality, compassionate care to our communities and take great pride in fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and we are all accountable for contributing to a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing and promoting excellence in patient care though advancing patient and staff safety. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated to improve the health of the community, committed to excellence, quality and patient safety we would like you to join our Better Together team!
Job Description:
The ICU at the Mississauga Hospital Site is approximately a 37 bed, level 3 medical/surgical critical care unit staffed by an interprofessional team which supports regional programs including the neuro patient population within the Mississauga-Halton LHIN. Our distinctive ICU offers first-rate care in an innovative environment supporting the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce that reflects the community in which we live and serve.
Reporting to the Clinical Manager of the Intensive Care Unit, the ideal candidate will be focused on providing superior patient centered care in a dynamic, complex and rapidly changing environment where they will be given the opportunity to drive innovation and change.
Key Qualifications:
Minimum grade 12 or equivalent required
Personal Support Worker Diploma/2 year Program or equivalent required
Current BCLS & First Aide Certificates essential
Previous Hospital/institutional Health Care experience required
Current basic computer skills required
Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated ability to provide a safe level of care to patients & work as an effective member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team
Must be a self directed individual with well developed organizational skills
Possess the ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision
Must have the physical requirements to complete job duties
A positive attendance and work record is required
Position Summary:
Under the direction of registered nursing staff, and in partnership with another attendant, assists in the provision of basic patient care.
Some typical activities include: bathing, skin care, toileting, mouth care, dressing and undressing, grooming
Provides physical assistance to patients as required, by assisting with lifts, transports, and transfers of patients
Provides (oral) feeding assistance as required
Assists physician with patient examination, as requested
Collect and records patient information as directed, which could include assistance with the admission process as well as post-mortem care
Documents patient care activities in accordance with Trillium policy
Responsible for restocking as necessary, reporting diminished supplies to Clerical Leader
Assists with maintenance of a clean, safe environment which includes identifying equipment for maintenance routines
Under the direction of registered staff assists in checking soiled trays, ensuring all instruments are accounted for and put on SPD cart
Reports to team all concerns, voiced by patients or family. Alerts team members when any change or concern about patient condition is raised
Performs other duties as assigned or requested to support patient care and maintain a safe and clean environment
Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.
To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca
Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing, based on our values compassion, excellence and courage. To be Better Together, we commit to fostering a respectful workplace culture that promotes a safe and supportive environment for everyone who provides care, supports caregiving, receives care or visits the hospital.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.
We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
