Clinical Extern – Physiotherapy Learner

Job title:

Clinical Extern – Physiotherapy Learner

Company

Hamilton Health Sciences

Job description

The Clinical Extern – Physiotherapy Learner is an integral member of the healthcare team, as an unregulated care provider. As part of the interprofessional healthcare team, the Clinical Extern will support high quality care for patients and families, while demonstrating a commitment to excellence in supporting the patient and family experience. Clinical externs are involved in delivering care to our patients, which include measuring vital signs, assisting with personal care and activities of daily living (including feeding, dressing, bathing, and toileting), promoting patient safety through falls risk assessments and skin assessments, help with repositioning, transfers and ambulation, and other interventions that are assigned or delegated to them by the interprofessional team. Clinical Externs will work under the direct/indirect supervision of an Extern Coordinator.The Clinical Extern position is open to Physiotherapy Students enrolled in a recognized Physiotherapy program with the successful completion of one clinical placement.The Clinical Extern will be hired on a part-time and temporary basis until September 2025.Qualifications1. Must be enrolled in a recognized Physiotherapy program
2. Demonstrated evidence of excellent academic standing
3. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
5. Demonstrated strong communication and organizational skills
6. Demonstrated infection prevention and control practices
7. Effective interpersonal and communication skills
8. Preference will be given to candidates with previous clinical placement experience at Hamilton Health Sciences

Expected salary

Location

Hamilton, ON

Job date

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 03:15:21 GMT

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