Team Attendant

Company Bio
IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first
- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.
Position Summary
Team Attendant, Chemo Day-Night Care
Your goal in this position is to be responsible for contributing to patient flow by carrying out portering/cleaning duties, maintaining supplies and equipment and contributing to various housekeeping duties to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the Department. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, learners, volunteers and families.
On a practical level, you will

Demonstrate ability to read and interpret English language documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Participate as a member of the interprofessional care team and maintain collaborative working relationship in the provision of supportive care in the Operating Room

Provide patient-centered & direct patient care following the guidance of a regulated health care provider

Be Responsible for transporting medication

Demonstrate ability to write routine reports and correspondence in the English language

Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills

Utilize effective communication skills with team members

Provide feedback to nursing staff of patient requests/needs

Communicate changing work priorities to co-workers

Establish positive rapport with patients/families and team members

Collaborate with centralized departments to obtain services, e.g., housekeeping/linen

**Qualifications**:
High School or general education degree (GED) required

Completed Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate from a College of Applied Arts and Technology

Related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience an asset

Experience transporting medication preferred

Bilingualism in French/English an asset
What We Offer
Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part-Time Temporary position, 8 hours shifts, Day shifts, including weekends in the Chemo Day Care. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.

**FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.
How to Apply

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Closing Statement

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.