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Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day ordering of supplies, stocking of the Operating Room clinical areas, cleaning of O.R. rooms, removal of linen and garbage, assisting with the transfer of patients from stretcher to operating table and back, and the portering of patients to other departments/units within the hospital. Shift rotations are subject to change.
QUALIFICATIONS:
o Successful completion of PSW Certificate program
o One year in the past three years of experience in an operating room hospital environment
o Education in sterile techniques room changeovers terminalizing an O.R. and central supply procedures an asset
o Current BCLS
o Knowledge of body mechanics for the pushing of stretchers and wheelchairs and proper patient transfer techniques required
o Previous experience with O.R. equipment and supplies and in assisting in patient positioning and supporting limbs
o Working knowledge of computers
o Evidence of effective customer service, organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment and decision-making skills
o Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
o Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively
o Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset
o Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are an external hire requirement of the job unless you have an exemption based on medical or on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Recruitment Specialist: Carrie Garritsen
We are especially interested in connecting if you…
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;
Identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: equity-seeking group, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
