Health aide Jobs in Burlington, ON

Unit Summary

The surgical team at the Juravinski Campus provides peri-operative care to a critical and acute adult patient population. In this exciting and dynamic environment our team supports tertiary and regional programs providing both inpatient and same day surgery and is the host hospital for the Regional Cancer Centre.

Position Summary

As a member of the healthcare team, provides clinical support by participating in select patient care activities. Supports patient care through equipment and supply management and maintenance of a clean, safe environment.The HCA provides unit support to patients, families and those providing service and/or care. Functions according to the job description for HCA in PACU.

Schedule Work Hours

days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays

This position is temporary until August 2026

Qualifications

1. Completion of Personal Support Worker or Healthcare Aide Certificate or nursing student with successful completion of all level 2 courses at McMaster University or nursing student with successful completion of all level 2 courses in McMaster University and Mohawk College collaborative program or nursing student with successful completion of all level 1 courses in the Mohawk College Diploma program

2.Current Heart and Stroke Foundation courses in CPR
3. Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role within a health care environment
4. Computer familiarity or willingness to learn computer skills as required
5. Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, teamwork skills
6. Demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the position
7. Ability to accept assigned or delegated functions, set priorities and organize work accordingly.
Ability to set priorities and organize work accordingly
8. Working knowledge of Universal Precautions and WHIMIS
9. Ability to deal with various hospital departments effectively and collaboratively
10. Ability to lift using appropriate lifting techniques and bend, push and pull using good body mechanics

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.