Team Attendant - Consumers Rd OR/Ophthalmology, U (J0926-0757)

Job summary

Support the organization and efficient operation of Perioperative Services by assisting with patient flow and providing patient-centered supportive care under the guidance of regulated health care providers. Perform portering and cleaning duties, maintain supplies and equipment, support the cystoscopy room and day surgery area, and communicate patient needs and changing priorities to the care team.

Job details

Company Bio North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services. What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: People-Centred Care for a healthier community. North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners. We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career! Position Summary Team Attendant, Consumers Rd OR/Ophthalmology: Your goal in this position is to contribute to the organization and optimal function of the Perioperative Services. You will be responsible for contributing to patient flow by working with Perioperative Services health care team to provide excellent patient and family-centered care. In addition, you will be carrying out portering/cleaning duties, maintaining supplies and equipment. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families. On a practical level, you will Demonstrate ability to read and interpret English language documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Participate as a member of the interprofessional care team and maintain collaborative working relationship in the provision of supportive care in the Perioperative services.This position would also help in the cystoscopy room and day surgery area. Provide patient-centered & direct patient care following the guidance of a regulated health care provider Demonstrate ability to write routine reports and correspondence in the English language Utilize effective communication skills with team members Provide feedback to nursing staff of patient requests/needs Communicate changing work priorities to co-workers Establish positive rapport with patients/families and team members Collaborate with centralized departments to obtain services, e.g., housekeeping/linen Have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills Qualifications High School or general education degree (GED) required Completed Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate from a College of Applied Arts and Technology Registered and in good standing with The Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) Related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience an asset Bilingualism in French/English an asset What We Offer Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part Time Unscheduled position with 4 and 8 hour shifts, all shifts, on an as needed basis, including weekends in the OR/Ophthalmology department at 243 Consumers Road. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan. How To Apply Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why: Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered. We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview. Closing Statement At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

What you’ll do

Support the organization and efficient operation of Perioperative Services by assisting with patient flow and providing patient-centered supportive care under the guidance of regulated health care providers. Perform portering and cleaning duties, maintain supplies and equipment, support the cystoscopy room and day surgery area, and communicate patient needs and changing priorities to the care team.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED and a completed Personal Support Worker certificate from a College of Applied Arts and Technology are required, along with good standing with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority. Related experience or training is an asset; French-English bilingualism is also an asset.

Benefits

• Pay In Lieu Of Benefits
• Vacation Pay
• Hospital Pension Plan

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient-Centered Care
• Patient And Family Support
• Patient Flow Coordination
• Portering
• Cleaning
• Supply And Equipment Maintenance
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Initiative
• Reading And Interpreting Instructions
• Routine Report Writing
• Patient Needs Feedback
• Prioritization
• Common-Sense Judgment
• Perioperative Support

Job areas

• Healthcare

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