Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital and we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team.  At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.   

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

We are currently looking for a Unit Aide for to join the Critical Care/Intensive Care Unit

Responsibilities:

• Unit Aide duties within the Intensive Care Unit
• Ensure that the supply carts are stocked
• Transportation clean stretchers, carts, medical/surgical equipment/supplies, patients, specimen etc.
• Appropriate distribution and collection of supplies, equipment, instruments, trays, etc.
• Ensures that sufficient supplies are on hand for patient care until the next ordering shift.
• Acts as a liaison with SPD, volunteers and ICU/CCU team members
• Works co-operatively and constructively with all department team members.
• Help move the patient within the department including assisting with patient transfers
• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment including cleaning equipment and ensuring equipment is functional including routine checks on the ICU equiptment
• Understands and demonstrates support for the hospital mission, vision and values.
• Participates in quality assurance activities.
• Provides evidence of ongoing satisfactory attendance.
• Knowledge of key clinical supplies used in the area
• Responds to other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Completion of minimum high school grade 12 and able to produce a diploma of completion is required.
• Sterile processing certificate or the ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skill and judgement in the decontamination and processing of sterile supplies and instruments
• Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate preferred
• Understand and adhere to hospital policies and procedures including Infection Control policies, uniform dress code, cell phones and all other devices and mandatory legislation such as; Human Rights Code, Confidentiality policies and safety procedures.
• Proficient in basic computer skills including email, MS Office
• Two years of recent related hospital medical/surgical supply experience preferred.
• Hospital experience preferred and Knowledge of medical terminology is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to speak, read and interpret the English language (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated ability to use positive communication skills with patients, families and colleagues
• Knowledge of the Wilson site for delivery of urgent specimens or equipment
• Knowledge and understanding of the stores process for stock and non-stock items
• Knowledge and skill for transfers and lifts on a bed and from a bed to chair
• Knowledge of the washer disinfector operation
• Maintains proper order for equipment and supplies
• Knowledge of safe handling of sharps and biomedical waste
• Ability to demonstrate understanding in order to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Good working knowledge of medical supplies and sterilization.
• Able to handle stressful situations in a very fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate specialty equipment such as beds, limb holders etc.
• Knowledge of the overhead ceiling lifts and the ability to work under the direction of an RN when mobilizing patients
• IPAC precautions and associated disinfection of equipment and supplies
• Physically able to push stretchers, lift and store linen and surgical supplies, clean stretchers
• Demonstrated ability to cope with long periods of time with physical demands such as walking, bending, pushing, and heavy lifting (lift 25-30 pounds repeatedly).
• Good organizational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.   

Internal Applications that are incomplete or contain incorrect information may not be considered.

Base Rate: $ 24.723 - $25.212

Employee Group: NOWU Service

Hours of work: Must be available for all shifts including weekends

Location: Humber River Health Wilson site

We thank all candidates that apply but only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview

Humber River Health is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate your needs as required under the Ontario Human Rights Code and Access for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact the Human Resources Department for assistance.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows as a Huron Consulting hospital. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority.  We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Humber River Health, all new hires must have received a complete COVID-19 vaccination series approved by Health Canada AND have received their most recent dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to their first date of employment. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.