Position Profile:
Hennick Humber Hospital. Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today.
Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.
At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!
Right now we are looking for a Unit Aide to work with our Operating Room Team.
Employment Status: Permanent Part Time
Hours of Work: 8 hour rotating shifts, including days, evenings and weekends - subject to change as per Article 3 – Management Rights.
Location: Humber River Health – Wilson Site
Labour Group: NOWU Service
Reporting Relationship: Manager, Operating Room
Hourly Rate: $27.758 - $28.306
Position Responsibilities:
- Ensuring that the areas and Supply carts are stocked, replacing linen, isolation supplies, etc.
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Maintaining an established inventory of sterile and unsterile supplies for the units.
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Assiting with collection of urgent supplies and medications from pharmacy or equipment as needed.
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Other stocking duties as assigned.
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Contacting SPD, EVS and or Stores for additional supplies if necessary
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Transporting clean/soiled linen, medical surgical /supplies, specimens etc.
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Ensuring that all empty Bays are equipped with a clean stretcher
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Assisting surgical and plastic clinic patients with way finding to pre-operative change rooms
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Notifying manager/designate about broken equipment repairs or replacement and initiating the reporting and transportation of broken equipment to Biomedical Engineering or Maintenance as required
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Working with the volunteers in navigating patients in the Operating Room department
Qualifications:
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Grade 12 education or equivalent.
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Two years of recent related hospital medical/surgical supply experience required.
- Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) or Sterile Supply Processing certificate is required
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Working knowledge of medical supplies required.
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Surgical experience is a strong asset.
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Able to handle physical requirements of the job (ability to lift 25-30 pounds repeatedly).
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Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
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An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.
Why choose Humber River Health?
At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect. All employees have the opportunity to contribute to the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), one of Canada's leading defined benefit pension plans, featuring employer-matched contributions to help you build a secure retirement.
Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.
We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.
As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.
Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.
This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.
