ER Support Worker-Emergency- Cas

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Ontario is seeking an Emergency Support Worker for part-time shifts. The role requires covering various shifts and involves significant patient care, assistance with mobility, and supporting surgical procedures. Candidates should have a Secondary School Diploma, CPR certification, and relevant experience. The salary ranges from $29,422 to $29,882, and a good attendance record is essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Current certification in CPR required.
• Significant patient care experience, particularly in an acute care setting.
• Knowledge of Emergency Department functions and sterile techniques.

Responsibilities

• Transporting stable patients to other departments for admission or diagnostic tests.
• Assisting patients to dress, undress and ambulate.
• Setting up sterile trays and assisting with minor surgical procedures.

Skills

Patient care experience

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Ability to assist/move patients

Education

Secondary School Graduation Diploma

Related healthcare courses

Job description

Ref# 25SEI303 – Emergency Support Worker – Part Time

We are looking for an enthusiastic Emergency Support Worker to cover Day, Evening, Night, Extended & Weekend shifts. The shift is not guaranteed and the role is casual with call‑ins.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful work that directly improves patient care
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Supportive team environment based on values of Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

Our Mission, Vision & Values

Mission: Provide quality care to patients and families supported by research, innovation and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.

Vision: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Values: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability.

About the Role

The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patients and families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC) is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive to individual patient/family preferences, needs, and values. Creating a caring environment for patients and families ensures continuity of care and fosters a learning environment.

Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care philosophy. The Emergency Department Support Worker performs a variety of tasks that enhance the overall functioning of the department.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma
• Related healthcare courses
• Current certification in CPR
• Significant patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting
• Knowledge of Emergency Department functions and patient care supplies, equipment, instruments and sterile techniques
• Ability to assist / move patients by wheelchair or stretcher
• Proven track record of compliance with the Code of Conduct
• Organized, self‑motivated team player with excellent customer service skills

Responsibilities Include

• Transporting stable patients to other departments for admission or diagnostic tests
• Assisting patients to dress, undress and ambulate
• Fitting patients with crutches and teaching crutch walking
• Answering call bells
• Making forearm plaster splints, applying slings and finger splints
• Setting up sterile trays and assisting the physician with minor surgical procedures (e.g., suturing, I & D)
• Taking specimens to the Lab, restocking the department, ordering patient care supplies and checking equipment
• Dismantling procedure trays and cleaning soiled instruments

Salary Range

$29,422 to $29,882

All offers of employment are conditional upon a satisfactory Criminal Records Check (CRC) and full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada. Regular attendance is imperative; all applicants must demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment. Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self‑identify. Accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. We are identified as an English / French speaking health sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.

If there are no qualified applicants, the Hospital may, at its discretion, train unqualified individuals.