Ward Aide - Oakville, Canada - Halton Healthcare Services
Description
Ref #:922388Specific Department and Program:
Ambulatory Clinics
Location:
Oakville
Posted Date:
Jul 11, 2023
Posting #:
CUPE 815
Position:
Ward Aide
Department:
Surgical Program - Ambulatory Clinics
Status:
Permanent Part-time (must provide availability of up to 0.4 FTE)
Site:
Oakville
Halton Healthcare's vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers.
At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with 'exemplary patient care, always' at the heart of everything we do.
We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.
As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.
This is what you'll be doing:
Cleaning instruments and stretchers/ chairs. General tidying of the department. Supporting Clinic staff by monitoring supply levels, and stocking supplies as necessary. Assisting nurses with patient care by cleaning and changing linen on stretchers/chairs as needed. Equipment retrieval from throughout the hospital. Other duties to support patient flow as required.
This is what you'll need to do it:
Halton Healthcare is seeking individuals who are competent in their chosen profession; patient/customer focused; team players; effective communicators; caring and respectful and are fiscally responsible.
- Minimum grade 12 education required
- Must have previous ward aide or related health care experience
- Experience with surgical instruments/medical supplies (cleaning/stocking) required
- Must be able to diplomatically respond to customer requests in a demanding work environment
- Must be able to work with mínimal supervision and organize and prioritize work
- Flexibility and the ability to work quickly in a busy environment
- Must be able to respond appropriately to emergency situations
- Repetitive standing & walking, frequently pushing patients on stretchers, lifting boxes of IV solutions weighing approximately 30 lbs., and bending to clean stretchers
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential
- Satisfactory employment record and good attendance record required.
Salary:
$18.23 to $22.79 per hour
Date Posted:
July 11, 2023
Internal Applications Due By:
July 18, 202- In accordance with Directive #6, Halton Healthcare has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination and Management Policy. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare.
Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.
_- In accordance with the _Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act _and the _Ontario Human Rights Code, _Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. _If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation._
- All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act._
- Halton Healthcare is a smoke free facility in and around all three sites. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scentfree environment for all employees and visitors to accommodate individuals' health concerns arising from exposure to scented products. We ask for everyone's cooperation in our efforts to accommodate health concerns._
- All Halton Healthcare staff, professional staff and volunteers are encouraged to be vigilant about identifying and reporting safety incidents in their everyday practice. They also have a role in analysis, recommendations and follow through to implementation._
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