Team Attendant, Senior - Operating Room, Surgery - FTT (J1026-0711)

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

Senior Team Attendant, Operating Room, Surgery - 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 providing excellent patient and family-driven 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 Operating Room.
• 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, required.
• 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 Full Time Temporary position with 8 hour shifts, days and evenings, including weekends in the Operating Room - Surgery Unit. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that includes benefits, pension, and vacation if applicable. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca.

Closing Statement

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.