Health Care Aide-Technical

Unit Summary

Peri-operative Services at all Hamilton Health Sciences sites provides pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care for both adults and children. The Hamilton General supports community hospital services and specializes in Cardiac, Vascular, Neurosurgery and Adult Burns and Trauma.

Position Summary

As a member of the healthcare team, 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 Healthcare Aides in the Operating Room.

Schedule Work Hours

days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays

Qualifications

1. Grade 12 high school graduate diploma or equivalent

2. Current Certificate in CPR / BCLS

3. Completed CSAO Techniques course

4. Minimum 2 years technical experience in a similar role (the handling and care of delicate equipment) within a healthcare environment

5. Demonstrated experience maintaining and stocking materials and supplies (sterile / unsterile)

6. Knowledge and skill in using computers (Microsoft Office)

7. Working knowledge of Universal Precautions and WHMIS

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

9. Demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the position

10. Ability to read and write English proficiently

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

12. Ability to lift using appropriate lifting techniques and bend, push and pull using good body techniques

1. Grade 12 high school graduate diploma or equivalent

2. Current Certificate in CPR / BCLS

3. Completed CSAO Techniques course

4. Minimum 2 years technical experience in a similar role (the handling and care of delicate equipment) within a healthcare environment

5. Demonstrated experience maintaining and stocking materials and supplies (sterile / unsterile)

6. Knowledge and skill in using computers (Microsoft Office)

7. Working knowledge of Universal Precautions and WHMIS

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

9. Demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the position

10. Ability to read and write English proficiently

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

12. Ability to lift using appropriate lifting techniques and bend, push and pull using good body techniques