Attendant, Surgical Day Care

St. Joseph's Health Care London; London; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health Care London is seeking an Attendant for Surgical Day Care in London, Ontario. This one part-time position supports patient care in the unit, assisting with mobility, safety, and comfort within a teaching hospital setting.

Essential qualifications include a secondary school diploma, English communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to assist with safe lifting and transfers. Immunization records and ability to work shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma or higher.
• Excellent communication in English (oral and written).
• Ability to lift, transfer and ambulate patients with safe body mechanics.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Observation skills

Assertiveness

English proficiency

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

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CARING FOR THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT SINCE 1869

Attendant, Surgical Day Care - 1 position

Surgical Day Care St. Joseph's Hospital - London, ON Part Time Salary Range: $28.37 - $28.70 /hour

It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.

Essential Qualifications

• Secondary (High) School Diploma
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills in English
• Demonstrated organizational ability and self-direction
• Excellent interpersonal, observation and assertiveness skills
• Health and physical condition consistent in heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, walking
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics
• Ability to assist with safe lifting, transferring and ambulation of patients

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Previous experience in Health care environment, preferably in a PACU/SDCU setting
• Working knowledge of computer systems
• Knowledge of hospital equipment
• Previous experience as an Attendant/Porter

Teaching and Research

• St Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

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