Client Care Attendant - Long-term Ventilation/Enhanced Living Services & Transitional Home Vent Services

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Toronto; Presencial; CAD 43.000 - 44.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

University Health Network (UHN) seeks a Part-time Client Care Attendant for the West Park Healthcare Centre to support patients’ daily routines and care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves direct patient assistance, safety procedures, and collaboration with an interprofessional team.

Ideal candidates hold a High School diploma, HSCPOA registration, and a PSW certification, with at least one year of related experience.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current registration with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA).
• Personal Support Worker Certification from an Ontario college or accredited PSW program.
• Minimum one year of full-time equivalent experience in the past three years.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team collaboration within an interprofessional environment.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Internet, Outlook).
• Experience with tracheostomy and ventilated patients is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Follow Kardex for patient care needs including meal assistance, transferring, ambulation, toileting, hygiene and grooming.
• Implement individualized care plans and safety procedures.
• Report changes in patient condition promptly to the Registered Nurse.
• Assist with psychosocial needs, respond to call bells, support the healthcare team.
• Document care using Core Care Summary and Progress Notes.
• Operate equipment like lifts and wheelchairs and report issues.
• Maintain a safe environment following safety standards and PPE use.
• Demonstrate the centre's core values and support patient well-being.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Team player

Patient care

Attention to safety

Educación

High school diploma

HSCPOA registration

PSW Certification

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Internet usage

Descripción del empleo

Client Care Attendant - Long-term Ventilation/Enhanced Living Services & Transitional Home Vent Services

• Part-time
• Department: West Park
• Compensation: CAD 31.02 - CAD 31.56 - hourly

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union:SEIU Service
Number of vacancies:1
New or Replacement Position:Replacement
Site:West Park Healthcare Centre
Department:4CLong-term Ventilation/Enhanced Living Services & Transitional Home Vent Services
Reports to: Manager, Program Services
Wage Range:$31.02 - $31.56 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
Hours: 18.75 hr/week
Shift:Days/Nights
Status:Permanent Part-time
Closing Date:October 15, 2026

Position Summary

As an integral member of the healthcare team, the Certified Care Attendant (CCA) fulfills assigned responsibilities related to patients' daily routines and fundamental care requirements. Working within the framework of hospital guidelines, protocols, and the unit's care delivery approach, the CCA executes tasks under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, ensuring patients' well-being and comfort.

Duties

• Follows KARDEX for patient care needs, including communication, meal assistance, transferring, ambulation, toileting, hygiene, and grooming.
• Executes individualized care plans, addressing instructions such as diet restrictions, safe transferring, pressure ulcer prevention, restraint use, fall prevention, and assisted communication.
• Reports patient condition changes to the Registered Nurse promptly and objectively, including skin integrity, mental status, sleep patterns, nutritional factors, weight, bowel functions, and behaviors.
• Assists with psychosocial patient needs, responds to call bells, answers phones, supports healthcare team, provides coverage during breaks, attends meetings, and contributes to a safe environment.
• Documents care and changes in patient condition following hospital policy, using Core Care Summary and Progress Notes.
• Operates equipment like lifts and wheelchairs, ensuring functionality and notifying staff of concerns.
• Maintains a safe environment by adhering to safety standards, identifying and preventing safety issues, attending safety meetings, and using personal protective equipment.
• Exhibits the Center's core values and contributes to patients' well-being.

• High school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent education.
• Current registration with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA)
• Personal Support Worker Certification obtained from either an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology program or an Accredited PSW Educational Program.
• Experience preferably at least one year of full-time equivalent work experience within the past three years.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a courteous approach towards the public.
• Proficiency in working collaboratively as a team member within an interprofessional environment.
• Capability to follow directions while also being able to work independently.
• Fundamental computer skills in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word), Internet usage, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance in the current or previous roles.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate preferred.
• Strong attendance and punctuality record.
• Experience working with tracheostomy and patients on ventilators (preferred)

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the