Ward Aide (Oncology)

Michael Garron Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Garron Hospital seeks a Ward Aide to support patient-focused care in an oncology outpatient environment. The role includes responsibilities for maintaining a clean workplace and managing necessary equipment. Candidates should have relevant experience and demonstrate strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of recent relevant work experience in an oncology outpatient environment.
• Knowledge of infection control and handling biohazardous waste.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support services promoting patient-focused care.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Manage specific equipment and supplies in patient care areas.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer focused

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Ward Aide is accountable for the delivery of support services that promote patient focused care. The Ward Aide is responsible for selected duties related to maintenance of a safe and clean work environment and for selected duties as they relate to patient care. The Ward Aide is also responsible for specific equipment and supplies in the patient care area.

EDUCATION

- Grade 12 or equivalent required.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support required or completion within 4 weeks of commencing position.

QUALIFICATIONS

- 1-2 years of recent relevant work experience in an oncology/hematology outpatient environment.
- Recent experience managing oncology inventory.
- Demonstrated knowledge of handling biohazardous waste and chemotherapy/spills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
- Customer focused with a service attitude.
- Ability to work as a member of a team using excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Abilityto understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Must be self-directed and show initiative.
- Must be willing to work in all areas of the health service (skills & abilities considered)
- Ability to problem solve.
- Good decision making skills.
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements, specified in the Physical Demands Analysis.
- Good work and attendance record required.
- All employees of Toronto East Health network - Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) [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 abidingby 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 Toronto East Health network's policies and procedures.