DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Giving out meal trays to patient;
Preparing patients to receive nutrition (i.e. position patient for meals, feed patient, cutting up patient's food to aid digestion);
assisting patient with dressing and grooming;
Notifying RPN if patient's condition changes;
Porter duties and light housekeeping; assisting with patient laundry;
Folding and re-stocking linen carts; counting and tracking supply inventory;
Cleaning and storing shared equipment;
Complying with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients.
Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.
Complies with all Canadian provincial and federal privacy legislation.
All other duties as required.
OSSD or equivalent
Completion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program
Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language, Knowledge of other languages an asset
Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation
Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Knowledge of Hospital and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and practices
Knowledge of Emergency Assistance Code
Experience in customer service
Experience with the vulnerable sectors including Seniors
Positive and caring attitude
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to lift over 60 lbs. on a constant basis
Ability to handle occasional to moderate exertion (i.e. constant standing, walking and climbing) on an occasional to frequent basis
Good attendance is required