Team Attendant - MRHH Operating Room

Mackenzie Health; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Richmond Hill is seeking a Team Attendant to support the Perioperative and Procedures Area. Responsibilities include preparing for surgery, assisting patients, and maintaining a safe environment. Applicants should have a recognized personal support worker program completion and a valid BCLS certificate. The role demands physical stamina and a commitment to patient care, fostering collaboration with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized program for personal support worker.
• Current Certificate of Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or willing to obtain.
• Ability to perform physical tasks continuously.
• Knowledge of safety and handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Perioperative and Procedures Area for surgery.
• Assist with direct patient care functions.
• Stock supplies and provide environmental support.
• Collaborate with team members in patient care.

Skills

Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English

Ability to stand and lift up to 50 pounds

Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act

Ability to work collaboratively

Demonstrates understanding of safety policies

Empathy in interactions

Education

Completion of a recognized program for personal support worker

Current Certificate of Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Job description

Job Description

As an integral member of the Perioperative and procedure areas, the Team Attendant performs direct and indirect patient care functions under the direction of a regulated healthcare provider, including: performing service functions in support of the Perioperative and Procedures Area i.e. preparing the Perioperative and Procedures Area for surgery; stocking supplies; performing direct patient assistance functions; performing transport functions; performing environmental support and maintenance services within the Perioperative and Procedures Area and adjacent work settings; performing cross-functional duties; performing other assigned tasks and duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned for the shift.

What must you have?

• Completion of a recognized program for personal support worker.
• Current Certificate of Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or willing to obtain within 3 months of hire date

What else do you bring?

• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to stand, stoop, walk, bend, lift up to 50 pounds, push, pull, reach and climb without any physical discomfort on a continuous basis, transfer patients, with appropriate assistance.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S.).
• Knowledge of procedures for handling contaminated materials.
• Ability to set-up and maintain the equipment, tools and instruments common to the Perioperative and Procedures Area environment, within scope of responsibility.
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively as an active participant with others in assisting with the delivery of the care to surgical patients.
• May be required to stand for extended periods of time.
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others and demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

Preferably, your profile also includes:

• Previous experience within the Team Attendant classification.

*This position is represented by OPSEU.*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

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Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.

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