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Form of workAPPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE POSITION OF
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT (TEMPORARY)
Work Location: St Conrad Catholic School (5 Exbury Road, Toronto, Ontario, M3M 0A8)
Daily Rate of Pay: $165.53
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. At Toronto Catholic, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community. Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations, Our Catholic Values and the Board’s Pastoral Plans 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 approximately 84,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 475,000 Catholic school supporters.
With a staff of 14,000, the Toronto Catholic is a dynamic school board and is seeking a temporary Health Care Assistant.
THIS IS A 10-MONTH TEMPORARY POSITION UNTIL JUNE 2024 (with a possibility of an extension).
HOURS OF WORK: 6 hours per day
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
DUTIES
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.
- Monitor and administer G-tube feed in compliance with established protocol/process
- Monitor 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 students
- Carry out a physiotherapy program on a daily basis as required
- Maintain alert and careful attention to students at all times
- Perform tasks as an active member of an integrated team in providing caring attention to the physical and emotional needs of the students
- Assist 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 matters
- Perform other duties as required or assigned
NOTE : All applicants must be practicing Roman Catholics verified through a pastoral recommendation from a Roman Catholic Parish Priest.
Diversity and Inclusion: The TCDSB is 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 Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQ+, and racialized. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as such a person. This information will be kept confidential. |
Barrier-Free Recruitment and Selection: The TCDSB is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the TCDSB Fair Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process. https://5il.co/1dkld |
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 at: https://network.applytoeducation.com/Applicant/jobposting/jobdetails.aspx?JOB_POSTING_ID=2900fc42-f936-471c-91c0-bef85d835099&PAGE=1&locale=en&maf=0
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
