Perioperative Support

Perioperative Support

Job Title:

Perioperative Support

Status:
Casual Part Time
Department: JCHWC OPERATING ROOM ADMIN
Program:
Surgical Program
Days: 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Location:

Lakeridge Health Jerry Coughlan Health & Wellness Centre
Wage

Schedule:

$28.980 - $30.290 per hour
CUPE:  (subsequent)

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care.

We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

This position is open to all qualified CUPE staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 10 February 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 13 February 2026.

• Transporting of patients
• Assisting with the positioning and lifting of patients as required
• Maintaining equipment and reporting need for repairs
• Transporting, setting up and cleaning of equipment as required
• Transporting specimens
• Performing errands to departments
• Assisting with ordering, receiving and stocking of supplies
• Replenishing of carts and rooms with supplies
• Cleaning of Surgical Suite (as per recommended guidelines)
• Emptying/transporting of garbage and linen
• Changing of sharps containers
• Defrosting and cleaning of refrigerators
• Cleaning of microwaves
• Preparation of soiled case carts for transportation in a timely manner
• Other duties and tasks as required

• Successful completion of the CSAO course required
• Current CPR certificate
• Ability to read and write English to the level required for the job
• Proven effective communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of fundamentals of universal precautions relating to supplies and specimens
• Must be able to independently work as a member of the surgical team with minimal supervision
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships
• Physically capable of performing duties including: being able to walk extensively, climb stairs on a regular basis and lift/transfer/transport patients by stretcher, bed and/or wheelchair; other physical activities include lifting, bending, and reaching to accomplish tasks
• Must be flexible and able to adapt easily to new situations including life threatening situations
• Surgical Suite experience as an SA, preferred
• Must have a satisfactory performance record
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.