Attendant 3 PT - Ambulatory OR

Kingston Health Sciences Centre; Kingston; Presencial; CAD 41.000 - 45.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is seeking a part-time Attendant 3 for the Ambulatory Operating Room team. This role supports perioperative services, helps prepare spaces, supplies and equipment, and assists with direct patient care and transport in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The ideal candidate is a PSW or has OR/MDRD experience, with strong English, communication and organizational skills. A secondary school diploma and immunization/clearance requirements apply.

Formación

• Graduation from a Personal Support Worker (PSW) or equivalent program within the past two years
• If you are not a recent PSW/equivalent graduate, experience working in an Operating Room or MDRD within the past two years
• Completion of secondary school or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of aseptic technique and infection-control procedures
• The ability to speak, read and write in English
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• The ability to work independently, take initiative and manage competing priorities and interruptions
• The ability to accurately follow instructions and organize workload priorities
• A satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search
• The ability to meet the physical demands of the position

Responsabilidades

• Assist with direct patient care, including transporting, moving and positioning patients and providing personal care as required
• Monitor patients and medical support devices during transport and seek immediate clinical assistance if concerns arise
• Maintain appropriate supply levels throughout designated areas
• Transport, distribute and appropriately store sterile and unsterile supplies, equipment and specimens
• Safely transport biomedical, chemical and sharps waste to designated areas
• Collect and transport soiled instruments and patient-care equipment for appropriate processing
• Work closely with nurses, physicians and other members of the healthcare team to help support efficient perioperative operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Aseptic technique

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

OR MDRD experience

Educación

PSW program (past 2 years)

Secondary school diploma

Descripción del empleo

Career Opportunities: Attendant 3 PT - Ambulatory OR (104727)

Requisition ID104727-Posted11/03/2026-Support to Patient Care

Hotel Dieu Hospital Site | Temporary Part-Time | Approximately 7 MonthsPay: $29.88–$32.86/hour | Union: CUPEPosition Number: 50074281

Make a Difference Behind the Scenes and at the Bedside

Are you a Personal Support Worker (PSW) or someone with recent experience in an Operating Room or Medical Device Reprocessing environment looking to bring your skills into a fast‑paced hospital setting?

We are looking for an Attendant 3 to join our Ambulatory Operating Room team. This hands‑on role is an important part of keeping Perioperative Services running safely and efficiently. You will support patients throughout their care experience while helping ensure that supplies, equipment and clinical areas are ready to meet the needs of the surgical team.

If you enjoy working as part of a collaborative healthcare team, take pride in providing compassionate patient support, and can stay organized in a busy environment, this could be a great opportunity to build your hospital experience.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Assist with direct patient care, including transporting, moving and positioning patients and providing personal care as required.
• Monitor patients and medical support devices during transport and seek immediate clinical assistance if concerns arise.
• Maintain appropriate supply levels throughout designated areas.
• Transport, distribute and appropriately store sterile and unsterile supplies, equipment and specimens.
• Safely transport biomedical, chemical and sharps waste to designated areas.
• Collect and transport soiled instruments and patient‑care equipment for appropriate processing.
• Work closely with nurses, physicians and other members of the healthcare team to help support efficient perioperative operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

You will be a strong fit for this opportunity if you have:

• Graduation from a Personal Support Worker (PSW) or equivalent program within the past two years; or
• If you are not a recent PSW/equivalent graduate, experience working in an Operating Room or MDRD within the past two years.
• Completion of secondary school or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of aseptic technique and infection‑control procedures.
• The ability to speak, read and write in English.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• The ability to work effectively with staff, physicians, patients and families.
• The ability to work independently, take initiative and manage competing priorities and interruptions.
• The ability to accurately follow instructions and organize workload priorities.
• A satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search.
• The ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

Hours of Work

This is a temporary part-time position for approximately seven months.

Day shifts may include:

• 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to gain valuable experience in a specialized perioperative environment while making a meaningful contribution to patient care. As an Attendant 3, you will play an important role in supporting both patients and the healthcare professionals who care for them.

Additional Posting Information

In accordance with Article 9.05, where the previous incumbent returns to this position within the thirty (30) day trial period, this position shall be deemed not vacant and the posting will be cancelled. Should the vacancy be cancelled, applicants to this posting will be notified.

The shifts listed above reflect the current assignment associated with the position control number. Shift times and work assignments are not guaranteed to remain permanent and may be changed in accordance with Management Rights under the CUPE Collective Agreement.

KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.

Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at KHSC. KHSCis committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace in compliance with legislation such as the Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups. Kingston Health Sciences Centre may use artificial intelligence systems to assess and screen applicants. All hiring decisions are made in accordance with KHSC policies and applicable employment legislation.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for next steps will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.