Share Email Opening Title Clinical Care Assistant  Category Nursing   Req Number NUR-18-00007   Open Date 3/22/2018   Number of Openings 11   Department Specialized Orthopedic and Developmental Rehab  Work type Casual  Grade None Specified  FTE 0  Posting Close Date 04/06/2018  Description Clinical Care Assistants are unregulated care providers who work under the direct/indirect supervision of the inpatient nursing unit team leader/delegate or Community Therapeutic Recreation and Life skills Program clinicians. At Holland Bloorview Clinical Care Assistants are Bachelor of Science Nursing Students who have completed a minimum of one year (accelerated program) or two years of a 4 year program. Clinical Care Assistants work with clients who have a low complexity of care needs, high predictability of their condition, low technical requirements and low level and range of potential outcomes. The Regulated Health Professions Act and College of Nurses of Ontario direct the type of care they can provide based on the level of supervision. The successful candidates will be required to work on the inpatient units, respite camp and community therapeutic recreation and life skills groups. Although the work is seasonal for summer programming, clinical care assistants can continue to be scheduled to work (if they have availability) throughout the school year both on the inpatient units and with outpatient therapeutic recreation and life skills groups (when required). This Position will support both programs outlined below Inpatient Care and Respite Camp Description: Overnight respite camp is offered throughout July and August every summer. Clients are admitted to an inpatient unit (a small “respite” unit is created within the existing inpatient units). Respite camp provides clients and families with one week of camp experience, supported by clinical care assistants and therapeutic recreation staff under the supervision of registered practical nurses. The camp is focused on a therapeutic recreational experience while providing the nursing and medical support that the child requires for their activities of daily living. Throughout the week, clients will participate in a number of activities including swimming, arts and crafts, gym sports and time in the playroom. Community Therapeutic Recreation, Life skills Development & Transitions Program Description: Under the umbrella of participation and inclusion, therapeutic recreation and life skills are designed to restore, remediate and rehabilitate a person's level of functioning. Our goals are to increase independence and life activities, promote health and wellness and reduce barriers to participation. Programs offered throughout the year include a variety of recreation and life skills programs that are structured to support clients and families during important transition points, therapeutic recreation and life skills services are guided by developmental milestones, promoting life skills so that clients learn to function optimally within their home and community environments. Experience-based life skills activities teach skills using discussion, role playing, problem-solving, peer teaching and experiential learning techniques. Acquired skills are practiced in a simulated and/or real environment where calculated risk is encouraged. For the months of July and August we offer these services in the format of individual/multi-week day programs as well as residential overnight programs. *All successful applicants will be invited to attend a mandatory onsite circuit interview on Tuesday, April 24th between 9:00am & 4:00pm Key Responsibilities Performs the following under the direct/indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse or Community therapeutic recreation and life skills Program clinicians Provides safe care that promotes and supports the physical, psychosocial and spiritual wellbeing of clients and families Demonstrates accountability for own client care by adhering to Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital’s Policies and Procedures i.e. positioning, bathing, feeding, and toileting supporting client personal care needs. Support development of client independence in the practice of scheduling and directing their own care as related to self-care, productivity and recreation/ leisure participation. Assist clients in working towards their identified program goals as appropriate and under the direction of nurse/clinician Provide client care in both onsite hospital and offsite community settings as per shift assignment Provides direct care to clients/families with predictable outcomes under the guidance of the CNO practice guideline ”Working with Unregulated health care providers” Provides care in collaboration with the client and family, and communicates with members of the interdisciplinary care team and community providers as appropriate Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure delivery of efficient and effective health care and the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment A CCA collaborates with the RN/RPN / Community Therapeutic Recreation and Life skills Program clinicians who is assigned to administer medications/treatments for their clients, to determine their respective responsibilities and duties. It is an expectation that the CCA has knowledge about the times medication/ treatments are due and an understanding of common side effects. As well, the CCA is expected to inform the RN/RPN/ Community Therapeutic Recreation and Life skills Program clinicians of the need to assess for PRN medication administration as appropriate With the direction of the nurse/clinician may provide informal education, to clients and families, colleagues and students Supports the development of professional nursing practice through participation in unit based activities as appropriate Establishes annual goals and objectives Maintains own knowledge, skills, and abilities through attendance at in-house education sessions In partnership with clients/families and the interdisciplinary team, provides client and family-centred care which is goal directed, evidence based and outcome oriented Supports and respects the client/family’s rights to make decisions based on their own values, beliefs and experiences Utilizes a strength based approach to care Communicates in a timely and effective manner Participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices Qualifications Must have successfully completed two years of a four year or one year of a two year accelerated program from a recognized Bachelor of Science Nursing school. Current BCLS certificate—Basic Rescuer Experience in working in clinical placements during first year of nursing school and/or experience in working with children and youth Experiences and comfort working in varied program settings even in community (i.e. assisting on outings) Experience in behaviour management preferred Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment Demonstrated responsibility and skills to work independently as appropriate Effective communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse workload while setting priorities and meeting deadlines Demonstrated computer skills, Meditech experience preferred RNAO Membership is preferred Demonstrate an interest in increasing ones knowledge of inpatient and community nursing opportunities Demonstrate experience in or have an interest in learning how to support independence, life skills development and activity participation of children and youth with disabilities Flexible to work any shift days, afternoons, evenings, nights and weekend shifts Access to reliable transportation and/or comfortable travelling by transit   About the Organization Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/ To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Dear Everybody, This is Holland Bloorview video. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbp-WhflXXo&feature=youtu.be Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting humanresources@hollandbloorview.ca or 416-425-6220.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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