Or Attendant

**About The Ottawa Hospital**:

- Inspired by research and driven by compassion- The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.- From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.- Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.**Rotation/Shifts**:
Days and evenings, Monday to Friday, 8 hour shifts (06:30-14:30, 07:00-15:00, 09:00-17:00, 10:00-18:00, 12:00-20:00).
- For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

**Basic Requirements**:

- Grade 12 or equivalent;
- Twelve (12) months recent patient care experience as an Orderly/OR attendant experience at TOH, former General, Riverside or Civic Hospitals;
- Or successful completion of an accredited Health Care program with twelve (12) months recent patient care experience (i.e. Patient Care Assistant, Health Care Aide, Personal Support Worker);
- Or currently working in field requiring victim care (i.e. Paramedic, firefighter) with twelve (12) months recent patient care experience OR currently enrolled in a health related course, or victim care course with twelve (12) months recent patient care experience;
- Knowledge of departmental/hospital policies & procedures;
- Basic knowledge of established Infection Control and Occupational Health & Safety practices;
- Knowledge of body mechanics, and safe lift and transfer practices;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to understand, interpret and carry out written and verbal instructions, ability to set priorities, ability to work effectively within a team;
- Basic knowledge of sterility and aseptic technique;
- CPR (Heartsaver or BCLS);
- Ability to cope with change in patient condition;
- Good decision-making skills to prioritize work;
- Proficiency in English and French - oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

Language proficiency requirements are based on the nature of the position and the level of interaction with French
- and English-speaking clients.

**What you can expect from us**:

- The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.- We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.- The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.**Please Note**:
The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.