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 Canadian university is seeking a Hospital Assistant to support infection control and client services at its Ontario Veterinary College. The position is part-time and temporary, involving various cleaning and monitoring tasks. Candidates should possess a Secondary School Diploma and strong communication skills. The role offers an hourly rate of $19.63 - $21.95.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be physically capable of performing duties involving bending, lifting, and carrying.
• Flexibility in scheduling is required, including evenings and weekends.
• Successful applicant must have the rabies vaccine series and provide proof of protective rabies titre.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and disinfecting instruments, rooms, and surgical areas.
• Sorting waste into specific streams such as sharps, biohazards, and designated waste.
• Monitoring inventory and ensuring procedure carts are stocked.

Skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Attention to detail and accuracy

Education

Secondary School Diploma plus related experience

Animal Care Attendant or 1-year College Certificate preferred

Tools

Hospital Management Information System

Job description

Forbes includes U of G Among Canada’s Best Employers

Position: Hospital Assistant

Location: Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre

Type: Temporary Part-Time (Less than 24 hours a week)

Application Instructions: Please apply by emailing and sending your:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Area of Interest
• Availability

The Hospital Assistant participates as a member of the healthcare team at the Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre (OVC HSC). Under the direction of the Assistant Manager, Operations, the incumbent will provide support in infection control, client services, inventory control, and technical support.

Specific duties include:

• Cleaning and disinfecting instruments, rooms, and surgical areas. Washing, drying, folding, and storing in-house laundry.
• Sorting waste into specific streams such as sharps, biohazards, and designated waste. Cleaning rooms after procedures.
• Monitoring after-hours client service functions such as billing, call centre requests, and contacting clinicians when required.
• Updating files, WHMIS binder, and stocking lists as needed.
• Monitoring hospital inventory.
• Ensuring emergency and routine procedure carts are stocked.
• Monitoring intravenous fluids and maintaining supply quotas for surgical and medical supplies. Notifying supervisor when stocks are low.
• Relocating dirty laundry to the pick-up area and delivering biohazard waste to the storage shed promptly.
• Occasionally assisting with patient care, including restraining animals using proper techniques to ensure safety.

Requirements:

• Secondary School Diploma plus related experience.
• Animal Care Attendant or 1-year College Certificate preferred.
• Working knowledge of computer software, including Hospital Management Information System, preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Candidates must be physically capable of performing duties involving bending, lifting, and carrying. Flexibility in scheduling is required, including evenings and weekends. The successful applicant must have the rabies vaccine series and provide proof of protective rabies titre.

Hourly Rate: $19.63 - $21.95 per hour

The University of Guelph promotes an inclusive culture and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups, to enhance diversity.