Unit Support Assistant

Description

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West Park Healthcare Centre helps patients get their lives back by through the provision of specialized rehabilitation and complex continuing care services and a continuum of inpatient, outpatient and outreach care and treatment. West Park’s 27-acre site is being transformed into an integrated campus of care, including a new hospital and additional community based services focused on seniors and people living with disabilities.

Job Overview:

Working in collaboration with program staff, the unit support assistant is responsible for performing a variety of routine task related to the support of the inpatient units, while helping to contribute to excellent patient care.

Accountabilities:

• Daily stocking and organizing of the patient supply cupboards
• Daily patient water jug assembly and delivery
• Assisting patient transport to/from dining room and setting patients up for meals; removal of patient trays
• Assisting to maintain a safe, tidy and organized patient care environment which could include but is not limited to:
  • Tying of soiled linen bags for removal by Environmental Service Assistants
  • Assisting with patient bed-making
  • Assisting with patient bed moves
  • Setting up/re-stocking isolation precautions (linen hampers, cart, waste container, isolation linen)
  • Assisting with emptying out-patient rooms upon patient discharge
  • Performing regular safety checks on patient room (i.e. check of bed alarms, ensure room free of trip hazards)
  • Unit safety audits and hand hygiene audits
  • Cleaning of soiled therapeutic equipment in between patient use
• Be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors including:
  • Compliance with the safety standards of the hospital and applicable legislation
  • Identification and prevention of safety issues and problems
  • Taking corrective action, where possible
  • Attendance at safety meetings/training/updates in accordance with the Centre’s standards
• Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the core values of West Park:  Excellence, Respect, Trust, Collaboration and Accountability
• Evidence of good performance history and attendance record

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School (Gr. 12) diploma required
• Ability to work effectively within a team setting and with minimal supervision
• Excellent customer service
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language well
• Basic mathematical skills
• Physical stamina to meet work demands of the environment
• Available to work every other weekend
• Available all shifts, all days
• Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the Centre’s core values and helps patients get their life back
• Should be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors

West Park Healthcare Centre employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the hospital’s COVID-19 Immunization Policy. Accommodations to this requirement under the Ontario Human Rights Code may be available subject to supporting evidence.

At West Park Healthcare Centre, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment, an important part of living our brand. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community. 

Our accessible employment practices are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter. For further assistance please contact the Human Resources Department at recruitment@westpark.org or call (416) 243-3600 extension 4637.

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