Healthcare Aide-Technical

As a member of the healthcare team, the Health Care Aide supports patient care through equipment reprocessing 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 in the Operating Room.

• 1.
• Grade 12 high school graduate diploma or equivalent.
• 2.
• Current Certificate in CPR/BCLS.
• 3.
• Current, within the last 5 years, a recognized Sterilization Certificate or 3 years recent related experience in MDRD.
• 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, bend, push, and pull using good body techniques.