Hospital Assistant Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Guelph seeks a Hospital Assistant to provide support in infection control, technical assistance, and client services. This temporary part-time role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Candidates must have a Secondary School Diploma and related experience. Competitive hourly rates start at $19.63.

Qualifications

• Must have a Secondary School Diploma plus some related experience.
• Working knowledge of common computer software preferred.
• Candidates must be physically able to conduct varied physical motions.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and disinfecting instruments, rooms, and surgical areas.
• Sorting waste into specific streams and cleaning rooms as needed.
• Monitoring inventory and ensuring stocks are maintained.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Animal Care Attendant, 1 yr. College Certificate Course

Tools

Hospital Management Information System software

Job description

Hospital Assistant – Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre (OVC HSC)

Job Overview

Temporary part‑time (less than 24 hours a week) under the direction of the Assistant Manager, Operations. Provides hospital support in infection control, client services, inventory control, and technical support.

How to Apply

Please email and send:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Area of Interest
• Availability

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and disinfecting instruments, rooms and surgical areas; washing, drying, folding and putting in‑house laundry away.
• Sorting waste into specific streams (sharps, biohazards, designated waste); cleaning rooms and areas after procedures have been completed.
• Monitoring after‑hours client service functions such as billing, answering call centre requests and contacting clinicians when required.
• Updating files, WHIMIS binder and stocking lists when required.
• Monitoring inventory throughout the hospital; ensuring various trollies and carts for emergency and routine procedures are stocked.
• Monitoring the use of intravenous fluids and maintaining supply quotas for surgical / medical supplies and equipment; informing the supervisor when stocks are low.
• Relocating dirty laundry from its respective areas to the pick‑up area and delivering biohazard waste to the HSC’s storage shed in a timely manner.
• May be utilized on occasion to assist with patient care which would include restraining animals for various procedures by using proper technique to protect employees and animals.

Requirements

• Secondary School Diploma plus some related experience.
• Animal Care Attendant, 1 yr. College Certificate Course preferred.
• Working knowledge of common computer software including Hospital Management Information System software is preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.

Candidates must be physically able to repeatedly conduct the diverse range of motions (primarily bending, lifting and carrying) as required to perform the core duties of the position.

Flexibility in scheduling is required. The incumbent will be required to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends.

The successful applicant will be required to have the rabies vaccine series and provide proof of protective rabies titre.

Hourly rate $19.63 – $21.95 per hour.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.