Unit Attendant, ICU

Gghorg; Guelph; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Guelph General Hospital is seeking a Unit Attendant to support nursing staff by stocking, transporting supplies and patients, and assisting with turnover and room setup. The ICU role adds hospital-wide support across inpatient units.

Candidates should have hospital experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• WHMIS, Emergency Codes and Privacy Legislation knowledge required.
• Completion or willingness to complete Smart Moves Program and Best Practices for Environmental Cleaning eLearning Course.
• Experience working in a busy hospital environment and with following universal precautions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work and exercise judgement independently, as well as to take direction and work collaboratively within a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Physically capable of maneuvering and pushing stretchers with patients.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service when interacting with patients, families, colleagues and physicians.
• Basic computer skills for online supplies ordering, checking work email etc.

Responsibilities

• Stock and maintain supplies and equipment in all areas, ensuring availability.
• Order supplies and transport supplies, equipment and patients within the department and hospital.
• Assist with turnover, cleaning and setup of patient rooms.
• Support ICU and hospital-wide inpatient units with services and staffing as needed.

Skills

WHMIS

Emergency Codes

Privacy Legislation

Smart Moves Program

Environmental Cleaning eLearning

Hospital Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Independent / Teamwork

Stretcher Maneuvering

Customer Service

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

At Guelph General Hospital, we are committed to our Mission of providing exemplary and equitable care for and with our community.

Everything we do is grounded in our values of being compassionate, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and inspired. If you are seeking meaningful work in an organization where your contributions truly matter to patients, colleagues, and the broader community, you have come to the right place.

Current Shifts

0700-1900 and 1900-0700 (including weekends and holidays)

Position Summary:

The Unit Attendant (UA) provides support services to the nursing staff by ensuring all areas are stocked and maintained with appropriate supplies and equipment, ordering supplies, and transporting supplies, equipment and patients both within the department and hospital wide, in a timely manner to accommodate efficient patient flow. The UA assists with the turnover, cleaning and set up of patient rooms.

The Unit Attendant in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) additionally provides services and support to hospital wide inpatient units.

In this role, you will:

• Have ongoing opportunities to learn and grow through a generous professional development program, including our education assistance fund and in-house learning initiatives
• Have access to a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive compensation, health and dental benefits, short- and long-term disability coverage, and membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), with employer contributions matched at 126%.
• Be part of an organization that is deeply committed to the well being, safety, and psychological health of its workforce
• Support the Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team’s commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression through meaningful action
• Collaborate with a team of highly skilled and dedicated healthcare professionals united by a shared purpose

Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Guelph, known as “The Royal City,” offers an exceptional quality of life for healthcare professionals and their families.

• Expansive trails, rivers, and green spaces that support an active, outdoor lifestyle year-round
• A vibrant arts, culture, and music scene with nationally and internationally recognized events
• Diverse restaurants, cafés, and local craft breweries
• One of Ontario’s strongest and fastest growing economies
• Excellent education options, including both a university and college
• A welcoming, inclusive community with diverse cultures and centres of faith

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of WHMIS, Emergency Codes and Privacy Legislation
• Completion or willingness to complete the Smart Moves Program and Best Practices for Environmental Cleaning eLearning Course
• Experience working in a busy hospital environment and with following universal precautions
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work and exercise judgement independently, as well as to take direction and work collaboratively within a team in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Physically capable of maneuvering and pushing stretchers with patients
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service when interacting with patients, families, colleagues and physicians
• Basic computer skills required for online supplies ordering, checking work email etc.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity where you will be supported, empowered, and valued, we encourage you to apply and explore how your career can grow at Guelph General Hospital.

This job posting is for a vacancy currently available. The hiring process can include the use of AI-enabled systems for administrative and candidate management purposes.

Guelph General Hospital is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. We are committed to providing a respectful, safe, and supportive environment for all employees, free from discrimination and harassment.