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Ward Aide

Halton Healthcare·Oakville, Ontario

CA$27 - CA$28/hr·Contract·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 3 days ago
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About the role

Support activity in the recovery area, manage the turnover of procedure rooms, and maintain department tidiness. Responsibilities include monitoring and stocking medical supplies and assisting nurses with patient care.

Company Description Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers.

We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities.

As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

Will work supporting activity in the recovery area and the turnover of the procedure rooms. General tidying of the departments. Monitoring supply levels and ordering and stocking supplies as necessary. Assisting nurses with patient care. Equipment retrieval from throughout the hospital. Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum grade 12 education required Must have previous ward aide or related health care experience Experience with medical supplies (cleaning/stocking) required Must be able to diplomatically respond to customer requests in a demanding work environment Must be able to respond appropriately to emergency situations Repetitive standing & walking, frequently pushing patients on stretchers, lifting boxes of IV solutions weighing approximately 30 lbs., bending to clean stretchers Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Must be able to prioritize workload and function independently in a busy and stressful environment. Demonstrate public relations skills and the ability to diplomatically respond to physician, staff, and family inquiries in a demanding work environment. Satisfactory employment and attendance record.

Additional Information

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.5 hour rotating shifts 0600-1400; 0900-1700 and 1200-2000 (Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements) Salary: $27.10 to $27.62 per hour Date Reposted: July 16, 2026 Internal application deadline: July 23, 2026 REF2774G Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting. Please note that while this job is posted on Halton Healthcare's career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards. These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching. We do not control or influence these processes. To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Halton Healthcare careers site. We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation. The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

FTE

  • Must provide availability of a 0.50
  • FTE
  • Union
  • Status: CUPE 815
  • Shift
  • Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Day/Evening - 7.5 hour shifts
  • Employment
  • Status:
  • Temporary
  • Part-time
  • Department:
  • OT
  • Surgical
  • Day
  • Care
  • Length of temporary contract: Approx. 9 months
  • Site
  • Location: Oakville

Requirements

Requires a minimum grade 12 education and previous experience as a ward aide or in a related healthcare role. Candidates must be physically capable of repetitive standing, walking, and lifting up to 30 lbs.

  • high school
  • Organizational Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Patient Care
  • Prioritization
  • Emergency Response
  • Public Relations
  • Equipment Handling
  • Medical Supply Management

Posting details

Employment type
Contract
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
CA$27 - CA$28/hr
Location
Oakville, Ontario
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Halton Healthcare

Halton Healthcare is a healthcare organization comprised of three community hospitals - Georgetown Hospital, Milton District Hospital and Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Together these hospitals, along with their community locations, provide healthcare services to nearly...

Salary listed on 25 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Ward aide roles in Ontario

Ward aide roles in Ontario are typically in steady demand across hospitals and long-term care settings, especially where patient support and unit flow need reliable coverage. Competition often comes from candidates with prior ward aide or related healthcare experience, plus the physical stamina to handle repetitive standing, walking, and lifting up to 30 lbs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your grade 12 education and hands-on experience before applying.

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