As a member of the healthcare team the Heath Care Aide will work as part of the interdisciplinary team within the Women's Health Program including Labour and Delivery, Ward 4C, 4B and 4F Clinics. The HCA will support patient care through equipment and supply management, maintenance of a clean, safe environment and participation in selected patient care activities. The HCA will provide unit support to patients, families and those providing service and/or care.

Days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at (phone hidden), Ext. 46947 for assistance.

If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however,



qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

- Minimum Grade 12 education and must be able to read and write English proficiently
- Has completed the CSAO techniques course, or has the ability and willingness to do so within 4 months
- Ability to complete 4-6 weeks of intensive on-the-job training as determined by individual assessment
- Minimum 2 years technical experience in a similar role within a healthcare environment (experience in the handling and care of delicate/expensive equipment)
- Minimum 2 years experience maintaining and stocking materials and supplies
- Demonstrated knowledge of Universal Precautions and WHMIS
- Demonstrated computer skills in: MS Exchange/Outlook, Windows 98, Meditech Materials Management




- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with members of the healthcare team, patients and families, both verbal and written
- Ability to demonstrate attributes that contribute to a respectful caring environment and desires to be part of a family-centered maternity setting
- Demonstrated ability to work within an interdisciplinary team and to accept assigned or delegated functions while working independently and unsupervised when appropriate and necessary
- Demonstrated ability of accepting responsibility for tasks and demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the position
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work accordingly in response to the units' needs
- Demonstrated ability to deal with various hospital departments effectively and collaboratively
- Demonstrated ability to lift using appropriate lifting techniques and bend, push and pull using good body mechanics
- Ability to complete 4-6 weeks of intensive on-the-job training as determined by individual assessment The Labour and Delivery unit at Hamilton Health Sciences is a family-centered tertiary care facility, which provides support and care to women and their families living in the Central-South region of Ontario. Care is provided during the antenatal, intra-partum and postpartum phases of pregnancy for women and their families who have experienced complications during pregnancy and to women and their families who have not experienced complications. Two areas make up the Labour and Delivery area; a 5-bed Outpatient Assessment Area and an inpatient area, which consists of 9 Labour/delivery/recovery rooms, 2 Operating Rooms, an Obstetrical Post Anesthetic Care Unit and a Neonatal Resuscitation Area.

📌 HCA - Technical (Ontario)
🏢 Hamilton Health Sciences
📍 Ontario