Clinical Assistant 6

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

This role is being advertised to fill an existing vacancy.

Position Vacancy: Waterloo Regional Cancer Centre - Outpatient Clinics

Position: Part Time Clinical Assistant 6 (UNIFOR Service 6)

Posting Period: November 10 - November 15

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, Days

Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)

Position Summary:

The Clinical Assistant, as a member of the Waterloo Regional Cancer Centre team, will provide direct and indirect support to professional and clerical staff to facilitate the delivery of quality patient care.

The duties will include Clinical Support, such as assisting patients with basic personal needs, transporting patients by wheel chair and stretcher, escorting patients into exam rooms and treatment areas, stocking exam rooms and treatment areas, taking the patient’s vital signs, height and weight and documenting the care given accordingly. Contribute to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors

Position Requirements:

· Successful completion of an approved Health Care Aide Program or Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certification from a recognized program or completion of a 1st year nursing program (BScN or Practical Nurse) from an accredited college or university.

· CPR certificate at the Heart Saver Level

· Previous experience in assisting patients with basic personal care needed

· Ability to empathize with patients and family members

· Previous experience with oncology/palliative patients preferred

· Completion of Fundamentals of Palliative care level 1 preferred

· Responsible, energetic individual with above average ability to prioritize and organize in a busy environment

· Demonstrated ability to follow through with requests

· Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment

· Capable of working independently and able to take direction

· Knowledge of principles of medical asepsis and universal precautions

· Demonstrated positive relationships with other health care professionals and able to contribute to the development of an environment conducive to excellent patient care

· Willing to work flexible hours

· Good attendance record

Application Instructions:

EMPLOYEES OF WRHN MIDTOWN & CHICOPEE ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

Attention Registered Nurses: Please provide a copy of your resume when applying to the position. Applications received without this information may not be considered.

Attention UNIFOR Members: Effective June 1, 2013, applications for postings outside a candidate’s home unit/department will not be considered if no résumé has been provided.

Where applicable, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

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