Emergency Department Assistant
Top Benefits
About the role
Posting Dates: December 3, 2025 - December 9, 2025
At STEGH, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and improving the health of our community. Our Hospital is a dynamic environment where teamwork and compassion are at the forefront of everything we do.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
The Emergency Department provides full service to meet the unscheduled and emergency needs of patients. STEGH's Emergency department is one of the best performing hospitals in Ontario for ED wait times. With improvements to the waiting area, triage and specialized zones where less urgent patients can be serviced, we provide faster service and improved care for our patients. With state-of-the-art equipment and nurses and physicians with advanced skills in emergency medicine, the ED team at STEGH is there to make every journey through the ED an excellent patient experience.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the Emergency Department in accordance with standard operating procedures and infection control guidelines
- Transporting patients
- Maintaining supplies and materials throughout the hospital
- Assisting and supporting the Emergency Department team in providing patient care as delegated. The Emergency Department Assistant will contribute to ensuring that services are provided in an efficient, timely and safe manner for patients, staff and visitors
WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent required
- Effective positive interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to work well under pressure, be self-directed, critically think and prioritize duties.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion, tact and diplomacy at all times
- Demonstrated physical ability to perform moderate heavy work, involving lifting, considerable walking, standing, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to work with the cleaning products provided.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated flexibility within roles and responsibilities with the ability to adapt to changes in assignment throughout a shift
- Computer skills to include the regular use of Outlook, order entry software, RL6, Internet/Intranet including STEGHnet, and basic word processing.
- Working knowledge of WHMIS, Infection Control, Health and Safety, Patient Centered Care and Waste Management Protocols
- Team and customer focused, with the ability to communicate respectfully in a pleasant, flexible and professional manner with all patients, families, staff and volunteers
- Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to patient and staff safety
- Physical ability to carry out the essential duties of the position
- Ability to regularly attend work in accordance with the Attendance Support Program
- Acceptable performance record that is aligned with STEGH values and Code of Conduct
WHAT WE PREFER YOU TO HAVE:
- One (1) year of previous experience in Emergency Medicine, within the last three (3) years working in a hospital setting and/or with patient populations
- Previous experience cleaning in a healthcare setting, or as an Emergency Department Assistant
- Completed the two (2) day Safe Management training specifically to the Emergency Department
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
HOURS:
The successful candidate must be available to work on all tours applicable to the department. In addition, this position must be flexible to occasional changes in hours when required to meet the operational needs of the department and be able to commit to the non-availability standards outlined in the Collective Agreement.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Full Time Status: Paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits plan
- Part Time Status: Percentage of earnings in lieu of vacation/benefits
- Training and development opportunities
- Access to our Health and Wellness 360 Program including an onsite social worker
- Yoga, stretching, mindfulness sessions, and much more!
- Access to a walking track, exercise circuits and the hospital gym
- An opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, diverse, and talented workplace
- Be a part of a team environment where ideas for continuous improvement are encouraged and heard
Ready to Join the Team? Apply today!
About St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) is an award winning 179-bed facility dedicated to providing an excellent patient care experience for every patient, every time. STEGH provides comprehensive 24-hour coverage in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Anesthesia, Emergency, Mental Health and Family Medicine. As a fully accredited hospital, we are proud to serve the city of St Thomas and all eight municipalities within the County of Elgin.
More than 1,000 professionals work at STEGH, including over 200 credentialed Professional Staff who provide in-hospital care ensuring that we provide the highest quality of care to each and every patient that walks through our doors. Patient and staff safety is a major priority and fostering this safety culture is integrated in all that we do. We pride ourselves on being a diverse and equal opportunity employer, committed to the well-being of our employees. We continuously invest in ways to enhance work/life balance and improve accessibility.
Our range of hospital services include, emergency medicine, mental health (in-patient and out-patient), a surgical program, cardio respiratory services, sleep studies, palliative care, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, education programs, pediatrics, obstetrics, and much more.
The Hospital participates in the Southwestern Ontario Medical Education Network as a community hospital training centre for residents in OB/Gyn, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Hospitalists, Anesthesiology, and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Emergency Department Assistant
Top Benefits
About the role
Posting Dates: December 3, 2025 - December 9, 2025
At STEGH, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and improving the health of our community. Our Hospital is a dynamic environment where teamwork and compassion are at the forefront of everything we do.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
The Emergency Department provides full service to meet the unscheduled and emergency needs of patients. STEGH's Emergency department is one of the best performing hospitals in Ontario for ED wait times. With improvements to the waiting area, triage and specialized zones where less urgent patients can be serviced, we provide faster service and improved care for our patients. With state-of-the-art equipment and nurses and physicians with advanced skills in emergency medicine, the ED team at STEGH is there to make every journey through the ED an excellent patient experience.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the Emergency Department in accordance with standard operating procedures and infection control guidelines
- Transporting patients
- Maintaining supplies and materials throughout the hospital
- Assisting and supporting the Emergency Department team in providing patient care as delegated. The Emergency Department Assistant will contribute to ensuring that services are provided in an efficient, timely and safe manner for patients, staff and visitors
WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent required
- Effective positive interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to work well under pressure, be self-directed, critically think and prioritize duties.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion, tact and diplomacy at all times
- Demonstrated physical ability to perform moderate heavy work, involving lifting, considerable walking, standing, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to work with the cleaning products provided.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated flexibility within roles and responsibilities with the ability to adapt to changes in assignment throughout a shift
- Computer skills to include the regular use of Outlook, order entry software, RL6, Internet/Intranet including STEGHnet, and basic word processing.
- Working knowledge of WHMIS, Infection Control, Health and Safety, Patient Centered Care and Waste Management Protocols
- Team and customer focused, with the ability to communicate respectfully in a pleasant, flexible and professional manner with all patients, families, staff and volunteers
- Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to patient and staff safety
- Physical ability to carry out the essential duties of the position
- Ability to regularly attend work in accordance with the Attendance Support Program
- Acceptable performance record that is aligned with STEGH values and Code of Conduct
WHAT WE PREFER YOU TO HAVE:
- One (1) year of previous experience in Emergency Medicine, within the last three (3) years working in a hospital setting and/or with patient populations
- Previous experience cleaning in a healthcare setting, or as an Emergency Department Assistant
- Completed the two (2) day Safe Management training specifically to the Emergency Department
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
HOURS:
The successful candidate must be available to work on all tours applicable to the department. In addition, this position must be flexible to occasional changes in hours when required to meet the operational needs of the department and be able to commit to the non-availability standards outlined in the Collective Agreement.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Full Time Status: Paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits plan
- Part Time Status: Percentage of earnings in lieu of vacation/benefits
- Training and development opportunities
- Access to our Health and Wellness 360 Program including an onsite social worker
- Yoga, stretching, mindfulness sessions, and much more!
- Access to a walking track, exercise circuits and the hospital gym
- An opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, diverse, and talented workplace
- Be a part of a team environment where ideas for continuous improvement are encouraged and heard
Ready to Join the Team? Apply today!
About St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) is an award winning 179-bed facility dedicated to providing an excellent patient care experience for every patient, every time. STEGH provides comprehensive 24-hour coverage in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Anesthesia, Emergency, Mental Health and Family Medicine. As a fully accredited hospital, we are proud to serve the city of St Thomas and all eight municipalities within the County of Elgin.
More than 1,000 professionals work at STEGH, including over 200 credentialed Professional Staff who provide in-hospital care ensuring that we provide the highest quality of care to each and every patient that walks through our doors. Patient and staff safety is a major priority and fostering this safety culture is integrated in all that we do. We pride ourselves on being a diverse and equal opportunity employer, committed to the well-being of our employees. We continuously invest in ways to enhance work/life balance and improve accessibility.
Our range of hospital services include, emergency medicine, mental health (in-patient and out-patient), a surgical program, cardio respiratory services, sleep studies, palliative care, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, education programs, pediatrics, obstetrics, and much more.
The Hospital participates in the Southwestern Ontario Medical Education Network as a community hospital training centre for residents in OB/Gyn, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Hospitalists, Anesthesiology, and Maxillofacial Surgery.