Health Care Assistant Position
Job Details:
Job Title: Health Care Assistant
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Shift: Morning, Night, Overnight
Wage: $20.60/Hour
Our Vision:
At the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self. We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development.
Job Description:
The 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.
Qualifications:
- 2-year College Diploma in Practical Nursing Program including current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
- Minimum of one (1) year related experience
- Valid CPR certification
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are asked to submit a résumé, cover letter, and any related educational documents no later than Thursday, March 28, 2024. Applications are to be submitted online through ApplyToEducation.
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
About Toronto Catholic District School Board
Our Vision:
At the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self. We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development.
