Health Care Aide-Technical

Unit Summary

Emergency Services provides acute care for both adults and children. The Juravinski Site provides care to a diverse population with a focus on elder friendly care and regional oncology

Position Summary

As a member of the health care team, this role supports patient care through equipment and supply management, maintenance of a clean, safe environment and participation in selected patient care activities. The HCA provides unit support to patients, families and those providing service and / or care. Functions according to the job description for Technical Health Care Aides and Clinical Health Care Aides

Schedule Work Hours

days, weekends, holidays

This position is temporary until June 2026.

Qualifications

1. Successful completion of a CSAO course will be given preference.

2. Current BCLS

3. Experience maintaining and stocking materials and supplies including quotas and purchasing.

4. Recent Emergency Department experience as a HCA-Technical (within 2 years) Required

5. Computer familiarity or willingness to learn computer skills as required

6. Understanding and knowledge to apply WHMIS and Legislative requirements

7. Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, collaboration and teamwork skills

8. Demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the position

9. Ability to accept assigned or delegated functions, set priorities and organize work accordingly

10. Physical capabilities including but not limited to the ability to lift, push, pull and bend as needed using appropriate body mechanics.

11. Commitment to attending work daily as scheduled

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.

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 HR Services 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