Unit Aide - Operating Room

Windsor Regional Hospital; Windsor; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Regional Hospital is seeking a Unit Aide to support an efficient, safe patient environment. Reporting to the Program Manager, you will assist with equipment cleaning, stock supplies, and preparing treatment rooms.

You will help transport specimens, reposition patients, and collaborate with the care team, while following Occupational Health & Safety standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to perform duties as assigned.
• Flexibility and responsiveness to patient and care team needs.
• Demonstrates mature, professional and responsible attitude.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and assist with cleaning and stocking of supplies.
• Regular cleaning of areas and restocking treatment/procedure rooms.
• Take specimens to laboratory areas as required.
• Assist with patient repositioning and other related duties as assigned.
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Standards and promote a safe work environment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Professionalism

Body mechanics

Safety awareness

Patient care oriented

Adaptability

Education

Grade XII Diploma

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Program Manager, or designate, the Unit Aide contributes to the overall efficiency of the unit by performing specific tasks designed to create and maintain an effective and safe environment. Duties and responsibilities include: assisting in the maintenance of proper functioning of equipment (including regular cleaning as required), regular cleaning of areas, stocking of supplies, ensuring treatment or procedure rooms are cleaned and restocked appropriately, taking specimens to the laboratory areas as required, assisting with patient repositioning and other related duties as assigned. The Unit Aide complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Standards for the hospital and is proactive in promoting a safe work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medical Device Reprocessing Certificate - preferred;
• Previous Unit Aide experience - asset;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to perform duties as assigned;
• Flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of the patient and care team, as directed by the Program Manager or designate;
• Demonstrates mature, professional and responsible attitude
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics and ability to work safely in accordance with all aspects of the Occupational Health & Safety Act
• General good health and a level of fitness appropriate for the demands of the position

EDUCATION/TRAINING EXPERIENCE:

Grade XII Diploma, or GED Certificate

Windsor Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by WRH throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

HR Advisor - Emilee Aiello

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