Trauma & Neuro ICU Clinical Assistant

St. Michael's Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto is seeking a Clinical Assistant for the Trauma & Neurosurgery ICU. The casual position supports basic patient care under RN supervision and assists with indirect care tasks.

You will help with daily living activities, monitor patients, and participate in care planning within a multidisciplinary team. Required HCA/PSW training (625+ hours) and CPR/BCLS, with strong communication, teamwork, and critical care experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an HCA or PSW diploma/certificate (625+ hours).
• Current CPR or BCLS certification required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to read, write, and speak clearly.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Critical care experience is required.
• Good problem-solving abilities and punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and hygiene.
• Provide one-to-one constant patient care as needed.
• Support in responding to and restraining aggressive patients when necessary.
• Assist patients in adapting to using assistive devices.
• Answer call lights and secure patients' belongings safely.
• Demonstrate initiative, independence, prioritization and problem solving in busy settings.
• Assist with cardiac arrest and trauma responses; prepare deceased for morgue as needed.
• Participate with the team in care planning and quality initiatives.

Skills

CPR/BCLS certificate

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Critical care experience

Problem solving

Attendance/ reliability

Education

Health Care Aide (HCA) diploma

Personal Support Worker (PSW) diploma

Job description

St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto is seeking a Clinical Assistant for the Trauma & Neurosurgery ICU. The casual position supports basic patient care under RN supervision and assists with indirect care tasks.

You will help with daily living activities, monitor patients, and participate in care planning within a multidisciplinary team. Required HCA/PSW training (625+ hours) and CPR/BCLS, with strong communication, teamwork, and critical care experience.