Attendant-day Surgery

**Work Type: Part Time**

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

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At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

**Please Note**:New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

**Position Summary**:
The Attendant, _an unregulated care provider _, provides direct and indirect support for various patient care activities. Attendants are accountable and responsible to assist and support other members of the healthcare team in the provision of safe patient care. Attendants will also support a clean environment through infection prevention and control (IPAC) standards, processes and initiatives and ensure necessary resources are available to support patient care needs.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist in transporting, lifting, transferring and positioning of patients. Other patient care activities include, but are not limited to, assisting/supervision during ambulation, toileting and snack set up.
- Effectively communicates patient related information to the most appropriate person in a timely manner while maintaining confidentiality
- Practices IPAC and environmental standards/precautions to promote a safe and clean work environment. Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate cleaning products as well as use of and care for cleaning equipment and environment (i.e. wheelchairs between each patient use, bays, isolation rooms, etc.)
- Adheres to procedures for specialized cleaning as per approved standards
- Collaborates between units as necessary (diagnostic imaging, operating room, recovery room, inpatient units)
- Demonstrates initiative to understand the activities of the day in order to organize and prioritize work.
- Completes annual workplace safety reviews and required training as assigned _(i.e. WHIMS, Fit Testing, CPR as required) _

**Position Requirements**:

- Grade 12 or equivalent; Graduate of a health-related program at a community college is preferred
- Current CPR
- Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form
- Excellent interpersonal skills required
- Must have a level of physical fitness suitable to perform the tasks required for this position
- Possess a positive work record and good attendance
- Keyboard skills an asset

**Application Instructions**:
EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY ST. MARY’S GENERAL HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

Waterloo Regional Health Network is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
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