Health care aide-Technical

As a member of the Health Care Team, the Health Care Aide provides support for patient care procedures; handles equipment and supply management, instrument decontamination and reprocessing and maintains a clean and safe environment in Surgical Ambulatory Care. Performs other duties as assigned.

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• Grade 12 education and must be able to read and write English proficiently 2.
• Successful completion of the CSAO techniques course 3.
• Minimum 2 years technical experience in a similar role within a healthcare environment including demonstrated proficiency in handling and reprocessing delicate expensive surgical instruments 4.
• Minimum 2 years experience maintaining and stocking materials and supplies 5.
• Demonstrated competency in applying the principles of Universal Precautions and WHMIS to the work setting 6.
• Demonstrated computer skills in: MS Exchange/Outlook, Windows 98, Meditech Materials Management 7.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with members of the healthcare team, patients and families, both verbal and written, including e-mail 8.
• Ability to demonstrate attributes that contribute to a respectful caring environment 9.
• Demonstrated ability to work within an interdisciplinary team and to accept assigned or delegated functions while working independently and unsupervised when appropriate and necessary 10.
• Demonstrated acceptance of responsibility for tasks and demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the position 11.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work accordingly in response to the clinic's needs 12.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with various hospital departments effectively and collaboratively 13.
• Demonstrated ability to lift using appropriate lifting techniques and bend, push and pull using good body mechanics 14.
• PSW certificate preferred.