Pandemic Support Assistant - Collingwood, Canada - Collingwood General and Marine Hospital

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital

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Collingwood, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Pandemic Support Assistant

Choose Collingwood General & Marine Hospital:
Explore a role with Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) and live your ideal lifestyle. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, you have the opportunity to enjoy the 4-season recreational community.

Corporate Culture:

At Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, we are anchored by our vision, mission and values and guided by our strategic directions.

If you exhibit the core values of CGMH; Inclusive, Caring, Accountable, Respect, Excellence, Adaptable, Teamwork, we want you to join us in providing exceptional services to our patient and their families.

Current Immunization Record required, including two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine series approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, short of an approved exemption on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Benefits:

This position also includes 4% vacation pay and 14% pay in lieu of benefits as well as access to the Employee & Family Assistance Program and access to CGMH Perkopolis discounts.

CGMH endorses the Health Care Providers Group Insurance Plan which provides Group Benefits for you and your eligible dependents by enrollment only.

The Opportunity:

The Pandemic Support Assistant provides assistance and acts as first point of contact for all patients, visitors, and staff entering the hospital to remind them of current measures in place such as the use of hand sanitizer, distributing masks, and providing wayfinding support by directing people to the correct line for registration or expediting them into the Emergency Department.

The Pandemic Support Assistant provides monitoring and education on the Universal Mask Policy, hand hygiene, and social distancing to Hospital staff and the public.

Qualifications:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
13 years previous experience providing direct customer service, previous experience working in a healthcare setting would be considered an asset
Must strive to continuously provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers
Must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Must have an ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) in the English language in order to provide excellent communication with team members, patients and families. Ability to communicate in additional language(s) is considered an asset
Must have basic computer skills
Must be dedicated to professional growth & development
Must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position, which may include physical demands such as moving/transferring patients, pushing, pulling, bending, etc.
Must have demonstrated excellent attendance/performance record
Excellent organization and prioritization skills
Ability to work independently and effectively communicate with other members of the health care team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensures patients, visitors, and staff arriving to the Hospital are screened and provided with a mask;
Ensures patients, visitors, and staff arriving to the Hospital engage in hand sanitizing;
Ensures patients requiring a wheelchair are supported;
Supports patients and visitors with wayfinding throughout the Hospital;
Accepts and distributes personal belongings dropped off for inpatients;
Acts as a support for screening dialysis patients when time permits;
Provides monitoring and education throughout the Hospital on the Universal Mask Policy, hand hygiene, and social distancing to staff and the public

More Information:

Location:
Pandemic Support

Employment Group:
SEIU Service

Employment Type:
Permanent Part-Time

Start Date:
In line with next Hospital Orientation intake.

Hours of Work:

Days, Evenings, Weekends.
Please be reminded that as a Hospital, in order to provide the necessary patient care, our operations run 24/7.

Therefore, depending on the program for which you are applying, it may be an expectation that you are available to work weekdays and weekends, as well as all shifts - days, evenings, and nights.

Regularly scheduled for up to 24 hours per week (48/pay).

Wage:
$ $20.89 per hour

HOW TO APPLY:

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We encourage all qualified individuals who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply. If contacted regarding a competition, please advise Human Resources of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.