Unit Aide

Talent Pool Builder; Windsor; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Regional Hospital is seeking a Unit Aide to support the RenalDialysis Team in patient care during the hemodialysis experience. You will assist with positioning, retrieve equipment, and portering of patients or machines from critical care areas, following detailed instructions.

Candidates should have a minimum Grade 12 or GED, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt to emergencies. Previous patient care experience and Safe Patient Handling are preferred; willingness to work

Qualifications

• Ability to meet the demands of patient care and use of hemodialysis equipment.
• Willing to work at satellite locations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable to changing environments including emergencies.
• Committed to the values of the organization.
• Previous patient care experience and Safe Patient Handling preferred.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics for lifting, transporting and ambulating patients required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care in the hemodialysis environment, including patient positioning.
• Retrieve equipment or supplies and assist with portering of patients or machines between areas.
• Follow detailed instructions and participate in safety and process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Adaptability

Body mechanics

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Process improvement

Willing to relocate

Education

Grade 12 / GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Program Manager or designate, the Unit Aide is accountable to the RenalDialysis Team for assisting with patient care in an antiseptic environment throughout theHemodialysis experience (i.e. positioning of patients, retrieving equipment or supplies, etc., preand post-portering of patients or machines from the critical care areas). The Unit Aide must beable to follow detailed instructions and will be trained to have significant knowledge of theassembly and dismantling of Hemodialysis equipment. Other duties as assigned. The Unit Aidecomplies with Occupational Health and Safety Standards for the hospital and is proactive in
promoting a safe work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to meet the significant demands associated with both patient care and the use ofHemodialysis equipment.
• Must be willing and available to work at satellite locations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all patients, staff and visitors.
• Able to adapt to a changing environment including emergency situations.
• Flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of the patient and care team, as directed by theProgram Manager or designate;
• Willing to participate in process improvement.
• Committed to the values of the organization.
• Previous patient care experience and Safe Patient Handling - preferred
• Demonstrate knowledge of proper body mechanics for lifting, transporting and ambulatingpatients - required

EDUCATION/TRAINING EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Grade 12 Diploma or GED Certificate

Windsor Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will beprovided by WRH throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicantswith disabilities.