Ward Aide (Family Birthing Centre)

Cencora | Pharma solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team in a vital role focused on the decontamination, reprocessing, and sterilization of medical equipment and supplies. This position involves ensuring cleanliness in labour rooms and maintaining the necessary stock of supplies to support patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient safety and teamwork, with recent experience in sterile processing and a solid understanding of aseptic techniques. If you are passionate about contributing to a safe and efficient healthcare environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in sterile processing and operating room recommended.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for decontaminating and sterilizing equipment and supplies.
• Cleaning of labour rooms and maintaining stock of supplies.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Customer service

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Ability to lift 10 kg

Teamwork

Asepsis technique

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Current BLS

Job description

OVERVIEW

Responsible for decontaminating, reprocessing and sterilization of equipment, supplies and surgical instrumentation. Cleaning of labour rooms and maintaining stock of supplies.

EDUCATION

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Current BLS.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent experience in a sterile processing area recommended.
• Recent experience working in the Operating Room and/or Obstetrical Units recommended.
• Demonstrated ability in cleaning of patient equipment and areas.
• Ability to lift 10 kg, transport patients, specimens, & supplies as required.
• Ability to work comfortably around labouring patients and newborns.
• Decontamination, preparation and sterilization of trays, basin sets, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to the principles of asepsis technique.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve effectively.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Must be prepared to work in all areas of Maternal/Newborn & Child Health Services (skills & abilities considered).
• Good work and attendance record required.

All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario. All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH. All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.