Hamilton Health Sciences·Hamilton, Ontario
The Health Care Aide supports the healthcare team by assisting patients with activities of daily living, mobility, and hygiene. They also facilitate patient admissions, discharges, and transfers while adhering to safety and infection control protocols.
The Health Care Aide (HCA) in F5 supports nurses and the healthcare team in delivering safe, compassionate, and efficient care to patients with a variety of acute medical conditions. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, supporting mobility, maintaining patient hygiene and comfort, and helping with admissions, discharges, and transfers. Working in a fast-paced environment, the HCA must respond quickly to changing patient needs, adhere to infection control protocols, and communicate effectively with both patients and staff.
Personal Support Worker or Health Care Aide Certificate or nursing student with successful completion of all level 2 courses at McMaster University or nursing student with successful completion of all level 2 courses in McMaster University and Mohawk College collaborative program or nursing student with successful completion of all level 1 courses in the Mohawk College Diploma program Computer familiarity or willingness to learn computer skills as required Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, teamwork skills Demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the position Ability to accept assigned or delegated functions Ability to set priorities and organize work accordingly Ability to deal with various hospital departments effectively and collaboratively Ability to lift using appropriate lifting techniques and bend, push and pull using good body mechanics
Candidates must hold a Personal Support Worker or Health Care Aide Certificate, or be a nursing student who has completed specific level requirements at McMaster University or Mohawk College. Strong communication, teamwork, and physical ability to perform patient handling tasks are essential.
Market context
Ontario nursing roles are often driven by ongoing staffing needs across hospitals, long-term care, community care, and emergency settings. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who already hold the required registration, have at least 18 months of experience, and bring current CPR/BLS, with ACLS and CTAS adding value for emergency postings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your credentials and tailor your application to the specific unit or setting.