Unit Assistant

Location: Riding Mountain (Neepawa)

Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized educational institute
Ward Clerk certification from a recognized educational institute
Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Training as delineated in Prairie Mountain Health Policy PPG-00002 CPR Training
Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
Demonstrated communication skills
Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team
Qualifications   Grade 12 education (MB Standards)
Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized educational institute
Ward Clerk certification from a recognized educational institute
Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Training as delineated in Prairie Mountain Health Policy PPG-00002 CPR Training
Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
Demonstrated communication skills
Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team
Position Summary  The Unit Assistant acts as a member of the health care team, assisting with patient care and providing basic supportive care as directed. The Unit Assistant demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.
Responsibilities  Overview:
Promotes the mission, vision and goals of the PMH
Maintains confidentiality in accordance with the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act (FIPPA), RHA policies and any other applicable legislation
Adheres to all policies and procedures
Reports for work as scheduled in a prompt manner
Advocates On Behalf Of The PMH As a Whole   Promotes the mission, vision and goals of the PMH
Maintains confidentiality in accordance with the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act (FIPPA), RHA policies and any other applicable legislation
Adheres to all policies and procedures
Reports for work as scheduled in a prompt manner
Acts as a receptionist to assigned area   Schedules patients to receive planned services
Receives and relays telephone, P.A. (public announcement) and other messages for physicians, ward personnel and patients as necessary
Receives and directs all patients/visitors in a kind and courteous manner
Collects and distributes mail for assigned area
Ensures patient charts are maintained/filed in a timely and accurate manner   Transcribes physician orders, completes requisition for lab, etc., and ensures charts are complete
Assembles charts on arrival of the patient and maintains adequate supply of pre-assembled charts
Assembles, checks and returns charts to Health Records upon discharge or death of patient
Processes identification signs for above patient beds and ensures accuracy daily
Provides administrative support, general correspondence and filing   Accuracy,…