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Secondary School Co-op Student Opportunities
Ambulatory Care
Department Overview
The Ambulatory Care Department performs medical surgical procedures of short duration, follow-up visits and consultations .The patient population is comprised of all ages. Clinics include: Ophthalmology, general surgery, orthopedics, urodynamics, gynecological, procedures and follow-up.
Student Assignments
- Assist with changing linen on stretchers as required
- Fold linen and restock cupboards as requested by staff.
- Assist with setting up for procedures
- Observation of special procedures (i.e. bone marrow aspiration), and treatments (i.e. dressing changes, IV insertion).
- Greet patients, family and visitors upon their arrival on the unit
- Refer any patient and family/visitors questions and concerns to staff
- Clerical duties.
Qualities that a student should possess:
- Desire to pursue a career in Health care.
- Good communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Be willing to take initiative to ask to view a procedure or treatment when appropriate.
- Ability to function as part of the team.
- Patience and willingness to listen.
- Motivated.
- Responsible and dependable.
- Cheerful nature and positive outlook
Please note:
Privacy Policy: The co-op student will be expected to respect the privacy of our patients and keep any information regarding our patients and their families strictly confidential.
Personal Appearance Policy: The co-op student will be expected to be well groomed with minimal jewelry and make-up. Hair should be short or neatly tied back. The proper attire would be a uniform such as scrub uniform and clean white running shoes. CKHA is a fragrance free work environment, perfume and scented products are not allowed.
Revised: January 2009