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Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree or diploma in nursing
• Current registered nurse licensure in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum of 1 year seniors home, long-term care and/or hospital experience
• Availability to work all shifts days/evenings/nights and weekends
• A current BCLS certificate required
• Proficient computer skills to include but not limited to: MS Word and email
• Able to work independently and adapt in a team environment
• Proof of current immunizations for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV)
• Proof of negative TB skin test within the past one (1) year or a negative chest x-ray within the past five (5) years
• Current N95 Mask Fit Test Certificate
• Willing to undergo Vulnerable Sector Police Check as a condition of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care
• Practice under the College of Nurses' standards
• Follow facility policies and procedures

Job Description

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

• Completion of high school or college diploma
• Updated First Aid CPR
• Police Background Check
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Skills Required

• PSW certification is a requirement.
• Ability to prioritize client needs
• Flexibility in taking shifts.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with client’s challenging behaviours
• Ability to work with individuals and families.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively with clients, families and co-workers.
• Must have a positive attitude and be committed to fostering a healthy team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Gather information and prepare reports, provide personal support services to persons with special needs.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client with personal care such as dressing, personal hygiene, mobility, toileting, eating, and other routines of daily living, allowing each to do as much as possible for him/herself.
• Medication monitoring and assistance- follow medication procedures to assist clients with medications.
• Assist the client with appropriate socialization activities as per the client’s choice and emotional needs.
• Demonstrate initiative and professionalism at all times with residents, families, and community contacts.
• Maintain accurate documentation as required.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of resident’s care plans.

Job Description

Qualifications

• University or college degree (preferred) with a concentration in healthcare
• A minimum of 3+ years of previous experience in a medical office setting
• Experience using medical database scheduling and billing software
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with a particular attention to detail
• Must be able to demonstrate flexibility and act independently while using sound judgment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, within a team environment and willing to pitch in where help is needed
• Must be able to act as a coach and team lead
• Superior interpersonal skills that will allow you to work well with a diverse group of individuals
• Strong communications skills (both verbal and written)
• Working knowledge of EMR software
• Must have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team
• Ability to follow established departmental procedures
• Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations

The successful candidate will be responsible for

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations
• Explain procedures to patients so they feel comfortable with the experience include preparing the patient for examination, reviewing patient history and obtaining images of diagnostic quality according to organizational protocol.
• Uses sonographic skills to identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
• Analyses; sonograms, synthesize sonographic information, medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician
• Assists with the daily operations of the clinic
• Performs all requested sonographic examinations as ordered by the referring physician Prepares preliminary reports and contacts referring physicians when required, according to established procedures

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the CMRTO
• Liability Insurance is a requirement
• Current BLS Certification
• Current First Aid Certification
• Follow HIPPA guidelines
• Should be well versed in infection control requirements and procedures
• Work based on all regulations and ALARA principles
• Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
• Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty(ies) as required by the CMRTO
• 2-3 years of practical experience is the required minimum
• Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment
• Ability to evaluate sonograms in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information
• Ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records and adapt sonographic examination as necessary
• Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed
• Ability to evaluate, synthesize and communicate diagnostic information to the referring physician
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team
• Ability to follow established departmental procedures
• Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations
• Explain procedures to patients so they feel comfortable with the experience include preparing the patient for examination, reviewing patient history and obtaining images of diagnostic quality according to organizational protocol.
• Uses sonographic skills to identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
• Notify Physicians of any abnormalities or concerns immediately
• Analyses; sonograms, synthesize sonographic information, medical history, and communicates and chart ultrasound results/findings to the appropriate physician according to established procedures
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort and well-being of all patients while they are in the sonographer’s care
• Assists with the daily operations of the clinic
• Maintains a daily log of patients seen/completes exam billing forms
• Participates in the maintenance of clinic accreditation
• Maintain and control all ultrasound equipment
• Refrain from commenting on your work to patients
• See patients on time and reschedule patients as necessary
• Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all patients and fellow members
• Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided
• Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as assigned
• Reports equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member
• Provide educational support duties as needed

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the CMRTO
• Liability Insurance is a requirement
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Follow PIPEDA guidelines
• Should be well versed in infection control requirements and procedures
• Work based on all regulations and ALARA principles
• Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty(ies) as required by the CMRTO
• 2-3 years of practical experience is the required minimum
• Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations