Operating during regular business hours, the Surgical Centre at the Juravinski Hospital site provides resources and facilities for consultation, day surgical procedures, urodynamic assessment, wound care, and blood specimen collection.

As a member of the Health Care Team, the Health Care Aide provides support for patient care procedures; handles
equipment and supply management, instrument decontamination and reprocessing and maintains a clean and safe
environment in the Surgical Centre. Performs other duties as assigned.

As a member of the Health Care Team, the Health Care Aide provides support for patient care procedures; handles
equipment and supply management, instrument decontamination and reprocessing and maintains a clean and safe
environment in the Surgical Centre. Performs other duties as assigned.

Monday- Friday days

Monday- Friday days

Grade 12 education and must be able to read and write English proficientlySuccessful completion of the CSAO
techniques courseAbility to successfully complete intensive on-the-job training as determined by individual assessmentMinimum 2 years technical experience in a similar role within a healthcare environment including demonstrated
proficiency in handling and reprocessing delicate expensive surgical instrumentsMinimum 2 years experiencemaintaining and stocking materials and suppliesDemonstrated competency in applying the principles of UniversalPrecautions and WHMIS to the work settingDemonstrated computer skills in: Outlook, Windows, Meditech MaterialsManagementDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively with members of the healthcare team, patients andfamilies, both verbal and written, including e-mailAbility to demonstrate attributes that contribute to a respectful caringenvironmentDemonstrated ability to work within an interdisciplinary team and to accept assigned or delegated
functions while working independently and unsupervised when appropriate and necessaryDemonstrated acceptanceof responsibility for tasks and demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the positionDemonstrated ability toset priorities and organize work accordingly in response to the clinic's needsDemonstrated ability to deal with varioushospital departments effectively and collaborativelyDemonstrated ability to lift using appropriate lifting techniques andbend, push and pull using good body mechanicsPSW certificate preferredGrade 12 education and must be able to read and write English proficientlySuccessful completion of the CSAO
techniques courseAbility to successfully complete intensive on-the-job training as determined by individual assessmentMinimum 2 years technical experience in a similar role within a healthcare environment including demonstrated
proficiency in handling and reprocessing delicate expensive surgical instrumentsMinimum 2 years experiencemaintaining and stocking materials and suppliesDemonstrated competency in applying the principles of UniversalPrecautions and WHMIS to the work settingDemonstrated computer skills in: Outlook, Windows, Meditech MaterialsManagementDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively with members of the healthcare team, patients andfamilies, both verbal and written, including e-mailAbility to demonstrate attributes that contribute to a respectful caringenvironmentDemonstrated ability to work within an interdisciplinary team and to accept assigned or delegated
functions while working independently and unsupervised when appropriate and necessaryDemonstrated acceptanceof responsibility for tasks and demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the positionDemonstrated ability toset priorities and organize work accordingly in response to the clinic's needsDemonstrated ability to deal with varioushospital departments effectively and collaborativelyDemonstrated ability to lift using appropriate lifting techniques andbend, push and pull using good body mechanicsPSW certificate preferred

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

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