About the role
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
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Grade 12 or equivalent.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Must be self-directed and show initiative.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Good decision making skills.
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements, specified in the Physical Demands Analysis.
- Must be willing to work in all areas of Renal and Oncology health service (skills and abilities considered).
- 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 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 Toronto East Health network's policies and practices.
About Michael Garron Hospital
Nestled in the heart of East Toronto, Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) is a vibrant community teaching hospital serving more than 400,000 people in 22 distinct neighbourhoods. For more than 90 years, MGH has delivered high-quality, patient-centred healthcare services to families along the continuum of care, from welcoming a new life to facing end-of-life.
MGH is a full-service hospital with strong community and research partners. MGH is a proud member of East Toronto Health Partners, the Ontario Health Team serving East Toronto.
In 2010, MGH was the first hospital to make the Great Place to Work Institute's best workplaces in Canada list. More recently, MGH was named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2023. A benchmark for workplace best practices, this is the sixth consecutive year the hospital has received this recognition.
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About the role
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Must be self-directed and show initiative.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Good decision making skills.
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements, specified in the Physical Demands Analysis.
- Must be willing to work in all areas of Renal and Oncology health service (skills and abilities considered).
- 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 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 Toronto East Health network's policies and practices.
About Michael Garron Hospital
Nestled in the heart of East Toronto, Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) is a vibrant community teaching hospital serving more than 400,000 people in 22 distinct neighbourhoods. For more than 90 years, MGH has delivered high-quality, patient-centred healthcare services to families along the continuum of care, from welcoming a new life to facing end-of-life.
MGH is a full-service hospital with strong community and research partners. MGH is a proud member of East Toronto Health Partners, the Ontario Health Team serving East Toronto.
In 2010, MGH was the first hospital to make the Great Place to Work Institute's best workplaces in Canada list. More recently, MGH was named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2023. A benchmark for workplace best practices, this is the sixth consecutive year the hospital has received this recognition.
Social Media Community Guidelines: We welcome discussion on our social media platforms and encourage users to engage in a kind and considerate way.
In order to keep our social media platforms a safe space, we ask users to follow these guidelines: tehn.ca/SocialMedia.