Health Care Aide- Technical

Monday to Friday; days, evenings

1. Personal Support Worker or Health Care Aide Certificate
2. Current CSAO Techniques course certificate or MDRAO MDR Technics course certificate that has been completed within the last 5 years and is current per the certification standards or is current based on MDRAO certification requirements at current time. Must maintain certification and willingness to re-certify as per standards while in the positon.
3. Minimum 2 years recent technical experience in a similar role (the handling, reprocessing and care of scopes and other delicate equipment) within a health care environment
4. Experience maintaining and stocking materials and supplies
5. Computer familiarity or willingness to learn computer skills as required
6. Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, teamwork skills
7. Demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the position
8. Ability to accept assigned or delegated functions
9. Ability to set priorities and organize work accordingly
10. Ability to deal with various hospital departments effectively and collaboratively
11. Ability to lift using appropriate lifting techniques and bend, push and pull using good body mechanics
12. Completed Heart and Stroke Foundation course in CPR preferred
13. Previous outpatient clinic experience preferred

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at , Ext for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

Juravinski Cancer Centre Clinics (JCC Clinics) provides services to facilitate the consultation and planning of specialized care, treatment and follow up of patients with cancer. JCC Clinics supports outpatient care within six large clinics, across all disease sites and treatment modalities, serving around 400 patients daily. The unit includes our Primary Nurses, our Clinic Clerks, Lobby and Laboratory Reception Clerks, our Clinic Health Care Aides, our New Patient Referral Clerks and our Patient Registration Clerks. There is also interaction with physicians, allied health professionals, Customer Support Services and with other Juravinski Hospital staff through treatment and laboratory services.

As a member of the Clinics team, provides clinical support to patients in collaboration with the physicians, nurses and other health care workers. Functions according to the job description for Health Care Aide - Technical. Duties also include scope cleaning and proper disinfecting and handling of medical equipment.