Health Care Aide

Job Description

As a member of the health care team, the HCA supports patient care through patient flow, equipment and supply management, maintenance of a clean, safe environment and participation in selected patient care activities. The HCA provides support to patients, families and those providing service and/or care. The HCA functions according to the job description for Health Care Aides.

1. Grade 12 education; must be able to read and write English proficiently
2. Complete Heart and Stroke Foundation course in CPR (completed within the last 12 months)
3. Completion of Personal Support Worker or Health Care Aide Certificate
5. Minimum 2 years technical experience in a similar role (the handling, reprocessing and care of delicate equipment) within a fast paced health care environment
6. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in using Meditech, Community Wide Scheduling and Sovera
7. Experience maintaining and stocking materials and supplies
8. Working knowledge of Universal Precautions, Additional Precautions and WHMIS
9. Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, collaboration and teamwork skills
10. Ability to accept assigned or delegated functions, set priorities and organize work accordingly in a busy environment
12. Ability to lift using appropriate lifting techniques and bend, push and pull using good body techniques.

Monday to Sunday; days/evenings

Ambulatory Care at Hamilton Health Sciences encompasses a variety of medical and surgical clinics. The Ear Nose & Throat Clinic provides both tertiary level care to both Pediatrics and Adults. The clinic provides care in all areas of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, including pediatric ENT (ears, nose and throat), head and neck surgery and oncology, rhinology, skull base surgery, otology, neurotology, facial plastic and skin cancer surgery, laryngology and general otolaryngology. The clinic also provides, voice audiology, swallowing, tonsillectomy assessments and therapies, as well as surgical care relative to Otolaryngology to children and adults. The Ear Nose and Throat clinic is located at both the McMaster Site and the Hamilton General Site.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at , Ext for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement 
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement 
Article b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement 
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement 
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement