*NEW* Room Based Attendant {CUPE CS-26-428}

Workland; North Bay; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Workland’s Ambulatory/Endoscopy Clinics department seeks a Patient Porter to assist with all aspects of patient care during the surgical experience, under appropriate supervision. The role includes maintaining stock, handling patient transfers, and ensuring safety and confidentiality within a multidisciplinary team.

Required are a secondary school diploma, patient porter experience, BLS, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Patient Porter experience required
• Knowledge of housekeeping techniques required
• Knowledge of instrument cleaning and handling required
• Knowledge of Aseptic technique and Infection Prevention and Control required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Safe patient Handling (transfer and lift) training is required
• Experience with all methods of transportation of patients is required
• Must be available for scheduled shifts and call-ins
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment required
• Medical Device Reprocessing Department (MDRD) experience an asset
• Certificate in Central Service Technique Course or equivalent course an asset
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision required
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team required
• Must meet the physical demands of the position:
• Assist with patient/or equipment transfers to and from wheelchairs, beds or stretchers (up to approximately 28 kg push/pull force)
• Pick up and deliver supplies and equipment (4.0 kg to 8.0 kg push/pull force and 1.0 kg to 12 kg lift/lower force).
• Good attendance and work record required
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure their safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of patient care through all phases of the surgical experience.
• Maintain stock items in the Ambulatory clinics.
• Assist with patient care including physical care and safety, confidentiality in a professional manner.

Skills

Patient porter experience

Housekeeping techniques

Aseptic technique

BLS

Safe patient handling

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Minimal supervision

Education

Secondary School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Department: Ambulatory/Endoscopy Clinics

ABOUT THE POSITION

Assist with all aspects of patient care through all phases of the surgical experience under the direction of the appropriate health care professional as part of the multidisciplinary team. Be responsible for maintaining important stock items in the Ambulatory clinics. Assist with patient care including physical care as well as the provision of safety, confidentiality in a professional manner.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Surgical Clinic operates several days a week in the Ambulatory Care Unit, handling minor surgical procedures, follow-up post-operative appointments and consultations. Day surgery patients (adults and children) receive pre and post-operative care in the day surgery department. A variety of services can have outpatient day surgery procedures: General surgery, Dental surgery, Ear, nose and throat, Orthopedics, Urology, Gynecology

QUALIFICATIONS

• Secondary School Graduate or equivalent required
• Patient Porter experience required
• Knowledge of housekeeping techniques required
• Knowledge of instrument cleaning and handling required
• Knowledge of Aseptic technique and Infection Prevention and Control required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Safe patient Handling (transfer and lift) training is required
• Experience with all methods of transportation of patients is required
• Must be available for scheduled shifts and call-ins
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment required
• Medical Device Reprocessing Department (MDRD) experience an asset
• Certificate in Central Service Technique Course or equivalent course an asset
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision required
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team required
• Must meet the physical demands of the position:
• Assist with patient/or equipment transfers to and from wheelchairs, beds or stretchers (up to approximately 28 kg push/pull force)
• Pick up and deliver supplies and equipment (4.0 kg to 8.0 kg push/pull force and 1.0 kg to 12 kg lift/lower force).
• Good attendance and work record required
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure their safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE (Local 139) CollectiveAgreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

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