Job Description

Compensation Pay Range:

$23.97-$29.46

Job Description:

Please Note: If you are a current CHEO employee with access to Workday, please apply to this posting via the Workday application as an internal applicant using the Jobs Hub.

To successfully apply for this position, please submit your application by 11:59 pm the day before the advertised closing date in the posting to ensure your application is received.

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system.

Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

POSITION SUMMARY

Working as a valuable member of the patient care team and under the direction of a Registered Nurse/ Registered Practical Nurse the HCA assists in providing a range of health care services to support the care of patients, their families and their environment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITES

Under the direction and supervision of nursing, (RN/RPN) assist with patient care by:

• Provide constant observation of a patient in keeping with CHEO’s Sitter policy
• Assist with restraining a patient if required
• Accompany a patient to the playroom or other requested location
• Observe and report the patient’s physical and psychological status to nursing staff
• Assist in patient lift and transfers along with positioning, turning and ambulating patients
• Weighing patients
• Feeding, bathing/grooming and toileting
• Assist with observing and noting input and output
• Obtaining and labelling non-invasive specimens as directed (i.e. urine)
• Calming restless patients, maintaining safety devices as ordered
• Assist with the preparing of deceased patients and assisting with transport to the morgue

Reviews and follows the plan of care for patients by:

• Documenting on patient flow sheets and other appropriate documentation tools as required

Assumes responsibility for maintenance of knowledge and skill by:

• Participating in indirect activities related to patient care and services provided (i.e. staff meetings, educational in-services etc.) as requested
• Participating in hospital and unit-related programs and other educational activities such as, but not exclusive to:Non-violent Crisis Intervention; Accreditation; Occupational Health & Safety including WHMIS, Fire Safety, Infection Control; Staff meetings/Unit council/Shift Change meetings; Orientation and training of new staff
• Respond to patient/family inquiries (including answering patient call bells) and refer them to the patient’s nurse or Doctor where necessary
• Assist in the preparation/stocking of supplies, material and equipment for use by professional staff
• Maintain good public relations with patients and families by introducing themselves and greeting patients and families
• Perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations as well as all CHEO corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to health and safety
• Respond to Hospital Codes as indicated in the Code policies
• Responds to Unit Emergency situations to assist professional staff as directed

Other Related Duties

• Check/Record med fridge temperature and respond accordingly
• Download glucometers
• Carry out such stocking requirements that may be required for safe patient care
• Carry out those environmental tasks necessary to provide a safe and infection free environment for patients, families and staff as required by individual areas needs (in-between case cleaning, medication fridge cleaning and just in time resolutions to environmental situations)
• Any other duties that may be deemed necessary to support quality patient care
• Check department equipment and report issues to Biomed or Physical Plant
• Knowledge of patient positioning for surgery and positioning aids used
• Assisting with movement of an unconscious patients
• Proper handling of biohazardous waste
• Good communication skills working in a team atmosphere
• Assist with PPI (Parental Presence for Induction) program
• Proper handling of sterile product
• Works well individually and in a team

QUALIFICATIONS

• Personal Support Worker / Health Care Aide certificate, or 2nd year RPN students, or 3rd year BScN students, or IEN (Internationally Educated Nurses) (Essential)
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills in English (Essential)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills (Essential)
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team (Essential)
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and carry out written and verbal instructions (Essential)
• Ability to respond to physical demands (i.e. heavy lifts and transfers) (Essential)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)
• Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)
• Please note you will be represented by the Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA).

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Please note you will be represented by the Laborers International Union of North America , (LiUNA).

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.