Health Care Assistant - Jobs in North York, ON

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APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE POSITION OFHEALTH CARE ASSISTANT (TEMPORARY)Work Location: St Basil-The-Great College School20 Starview Lane, North York, Ontario, M9M 3B2Daily Rate of Pay: $165.53PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A 10-MONTH TEMPORARY POSITION UNTIL JUNE 2023HOURS OF WORK: SIX (6) HOURS PER DAYOur Vision :At the Toronto Catholic District School Board, we transform the world through witness, faith, innovation and action. Servant-leadership that is visionary, empowering and inclusive is a fundamental characteristic of our Board. We seek colleagues who demonstrate a powerful personal mission and commitment through action to these principles. We are committed to fairly and objectively recruiting and selecting leaders and staff who are excellent role models, visionary and innovative, student-focused, committed to diversity, inclusion and equity and are also collaborative in building a Catholic community.TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD:The TCDSB is an inclusive learning community rooted in the love of Christ. We educate students to grow in grace and knowledge and to lead lives of faith, hope and charity. At Toronto Catholic, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community. Catholic Social Teachings, the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations and the Board’s Pastoral Plan are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st century.The TCDSB is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly-funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve more than 90,000 students in more than 195 Catholic schools in the city of Toronto and represent close to 475 000 catholic school supporters.QUALIFICATIONS2-year College Diploma in Practical Nursing Program including current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)Minimum of one (1) year related experienceValid CPR certificationDemonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environmentExcellent communication and organizational skillsDUTIESThe primary function of this job is to administer the medical requirements of students with special educational needs and to help all students in the classroom reach their maximum potential in their environment.Administer the medical requirements of students with special educational needs by performing activities such as:clean intermittent catheterization and shallow surface suctioning;sterile catheterization and deep suctioning;assessing severity of a seizure and determining if hospital care is required;monitoring seizure to ensure student is not injured;giving appropriate amount of prescribed medication at correct intervals as directed;preparing charts and maintaining records relating to medical needs;following established emergency procedures if hospital treatment is required and accompanying student(s) to the hospital/group home as required;ensuring adequate medical supplies and equipment, and placing orders as required;maintaining daily records of student activities in ‘communication book’, etc.Monitor and administer G-tube feed in compliance with established protocol/processMonitor bodily functions of severely disabled students by changing diapers, toilet training, accompanying male/female adolescents in a regular school washroom, washing soiled towels, etc.Perform lifting and positioning to meet the physical/mobility needs of the studentsCarry out a physiotherapy program on a daily basis as requiredMaintain alert and careful attention to students at all timesPerform tasks as an active member of an integrated team in providing caring attention to the physical and emotional needs of the studentsAssist students to take part in a variety of skill-learning activities based on their capabilities such as instructing in life skills; training in social skills; assisting in the development of speech and language skills; providing physical education, and arts and crafts activities; assisting in academic subjects, etc.Act as a liaison person with outside agencies, health care professionals, group homes and others regarding medical mattersPerform other duties as required or assignedNOTE: All applicants must be practicing Roman Catholics verified through a pastoral recommendation from a Roman Catholic Parish Priest.Diversity and Inclusion:Consistent with the TCDSB’s Employment Equity policy, the TCDSB is strongly committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We especially welcome applications from individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, including but not limited to, those who are members of groups protected by the Human Rights Code. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as such a person. This information will be kept confidential.Barrier-Free Recruitment and Selection:TCDSB embraces the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and as such, is committed to creating an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process.Please inform the Human Resources department at the time of your application of any requirement for an accommodation. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.Interested applicants are asked to submit a completed résumé and cover letter no later than Thursday, October 20, 2022.Applications are to be submitted online through ApplyToEducation.We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.Quick Apply

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