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Health Care Aide, Paediatric Intensive Care Unit – Temporary Part-Time (0.6) (until March 2027)
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$23/hr–$29/hr
Part-time, Temporary
professional certificate, bachelor degree
Posted 6d ago
Apply by Aug 13
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Health Care Aide provides holistic patient care under the direction of nursing staff, including monitoring, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring patient safety. They also maintain clinical documentation, prepare equipment, and respond to emergency situations within the unit.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Personal Support Worker or Health Care Aide certificate, or be a 2nd-year RPN or 3rd-year BScN student. Essential requirements include effective English communication skills, the ability to perform physical tasks like heavy lifting, and a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Full job description
Compensation Pay Range:
$23.97-$29.46
Job Description:
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 provides a range of health care services to support the care of patients, their families and their environment.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction and supervision of nursing (RN/RPN), provide holistic patient care by performing activities such as:
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
Weigh patients
Feeding, bathing/grooming and toileting
Assist with observing and noting input and output
As appropriate, obtain vital sign measurements, report findings to RN/RPN and document appropriately
Obtain and label non-invasive specimens as directed (i.e. urine)
Calm restless patients, maintain safety devices as ordered
Assist with the preparing of deceased patients and assisting with transport to the morgue
Review and follow the plan of care for patients including:
Receive report on patient status and clarify responsibilities for care as needed and appropriate
Document delivery of patient care on patient flow sheets and other appropriate documentation tools
Assume 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 CHEO policies such as Infection Prevention Control, 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
Respond in a timely manner to portering needs within the hospital, carrying the corporate pager as assigned
Respond to Unit Emergency situations to assist professional staff as directed
Participate in quality improvement activities such as CHEOnext improvements or unit audits
Other Related Duties as required
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 (e.g., heavy lifts and transfers, run to codes, do restraints) (Essential)
Current CPR Healthcare Provider C (Preferred)
Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)
Bilingual (English/French) (Preferred)
Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs.
* 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 atTalentAcquisition@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.
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Dedicated to helping children and youth live their best lives, CHEO is a global leader in pediatric health care and research. Based in Ottawa, CHEO includes a hospital, children’s treatment centre, school and research institute, with satellite services located throughout Eastern Ontario. CHEO provides excellence in complex pediatric care, research and education. We are committed to partnering with families and the community to provide exceptional care — where, when and how it’s needed. CHEO is a founding member of Kids Health Alliance, a network of partners working to create a high quality, standardized and coordinated approach to pediatric health care that is centred around children, youth and their families. Every year, CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.
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