Team Attendant - Consumers Rd​/Ophthalmology, U; J0226-0313

Position: Team Attendant - Consumers Rd OR/Ophthalmology, U (J0226-0313)

Job Description

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

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, on a 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.
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