Position Profile:
Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.
Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.
At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!
We are currently looking for a Unit Aide to join the Endoscopy Department with in the Acute Inpatient & Primary Care Program. The HRH Endoscopy department is recognized across Ontario and around the globe for its excellence in a broad range of Endoscopy specialties, and Endoscopy procedures for adult patients.
Employment Status: Permanent Part Time
Hours of Work: Must be available for all shifts - subject to change as per Article 3 – Management Rights.
Location: Humber River Health - Wilson Site
Labour Group: NOWU
Reporting Relationship:
Hourly Rate: $26.356 - $26.877
Responsibilities:
- Unit Aide duties within the Endoscopy Department
- Ensure that the procedure rooms, recovery areas and supply carts are stocked
- Transportation clean stretchers, carts, medical/surgical equipment/supplies, patients, specimen etc.
- Appropriate distribution and collection of supplies, equipment, instruments, trays, etc.
- Ensures that sufficient supplies are on hand for patient care until the next ordering shift.
- Acts as a liaison with SPD, volunteers and Endoscopy team members
- Works co-operatively and constructively with all department team members.
- Help move the patient in the department.
- Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment including cleaning equipment and ensuring equipment is functional.
- Understands and demonstrates support for the hospital mission, vision and values.
- Participates in quality assurance activities.
- Provides evidence of ongoing satisfactory attendance.
- Responds to other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Completion of minimum high school grade 12 and able to produce a diploma of completion is required
- CSAO or Sterile Supply Processing certificate preferred.
- Two years of recent related hospital medical/surgical supply experience required.
- Understand and adhere to hospital policies and procedures including Infection Control policies, uniform dress code, cell phones and all other devices and mandatory legislation such as; Human Rights Code, Confidentiality policies and safety procedures.
- Proficient in basic computer skills including email, MS Office
- Hospital experience preferred and Knowledge of medical terminology is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to speak, read and interpret the English language (written and verbal)
- Demonstrated ability to use positive communication skills with patients, families and colleagues
- Ability to demonstrate understanding in order to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and problem-solving skills.
- Good working knowledge of medical supplies and sterilization.
- Able to handle stressful situations in a very fast-paced environment.
- Ability to operate specialty equipment such as beds, limb holders etc.
- Physically able to push stretchers, lift and store linen and surgical supplies, clean stretchers.
- Demonstrated ability to cope with long periods of time with physical demands such as walking, bending, pushing, and heavy lifting.
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and work in a fast paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
- Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
Why choose Humber River Health?
At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows as a Huron Consulting hospital. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.
Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.
Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.
