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Department / Unit: Hemodialysis (Renal Program)

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union : MGEU

FTE: 0.60

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Salary: As per collective agreement

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.

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 setting
- 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

Overview:

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, efficiency, timeliness, and diligence are displayed in the accomplishment of all assigned duties with a minimum of direct supervision
- Ability to prioritize duties and responsibilities
- Maintain a neat and orderly work environment
- Maintains records and/or statistical reports as required
- Supports admission, transfer and discharge under the direction of manager
- Maintains an adequate filing system under the direction of the manager
- Maintains W.H.M.I.S. Manual under the direction of the manager
- Orders and stocks supply for the unit, and obtains quotes as assigned by the manager
- Maintains revisions to policies and procedures and ensures they are placed in the appropriate manuals
- Maintains unit ledgers/records and compiles statistical monthly reports
- Arranges follow-up appointments with physicians following patient discharge when required
- Faxes telephone consult forms to appropriate agencies (i.e.: echograms, CT scans, angiograms, etc.) and notifies patient of dates as required
- Maintains and updates patient diet orders
- Ensures appropriate ward kitchen inventory

Ensures effective communication within the department and the organization

- Communicates and consults with the manager
- Notifies staff of departmental m

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