Health care aide-Technical

1. Grade 12 education and must be able to read and write English proficiently
2. Successful completion of the CSAO techniques course
3. Minimum 2 years technical experience in a similar role within a healthcare environment including demonstrated proficiency in handling and reprocessing delicate expensive surgical instruments
4. Minimum 2 years experience maintaining and stocking materials and supplies
5. Demonstrated competency in applying the principles of Universal Precautions and WHMIS to the work setting
6. Demonstrated computer skills in\: MS Exchange/Outlook, Windows 98, Meditech Materials Management
7. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with members of the healthcare team, patients and families, both verbal and written, including e-mail
8. Ability to demonstrate attributes that contribute to a respectful caring environment
9. Demonstrated ability to work within an interdisciplinary team and to accept assigned or delegated functions while working independently and unsupervised when appropriate and necessary
10. Demonstrated acceptance of responsibility for tasks and demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the position
11. Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work accordingly in response to the clinic's needs
12. Demonstrated ability to deal with various hospital departments effectively and collaboratively
13. Demonstrated ability to lift using appropriate lifting techniques and bend, push and pull using good body mechanics
14. PSW certificate preferred.

Monday to Friday; days

As a member of the Health Care Team, the Health Care Aide provides support for patient care procedures; handles equipment and supply management, instrument decontamination and reprocessing and maintains a clean and safe environment in Surgical Ambulatory Care. Performs other duties as assigned.

Operating during regular business hours, the Surgical Ambulatory Care Clinic at the Juravinski Hospital site provides resources and facilities for consultation, day surgical procedures, urodynamic assessment, and skin ostomy care.

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. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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 Human Resources 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