Monday to Friday; days and evenings

As a member of the healthcare team, the HCA supports patient care through equipment and supply management, maintenance of a clean, safe environment and the portering of charts, equipment, specimens, etc. The HCA provides unit support to patients, families and those providing service and/or care.

The Heart Investigation Unit serves the Central-South region of Ontario and comprises 4 cardiac catheterization labs and a 32 bed reception/recovery area. The interdisciplinary team comprises cardiologists, radiologists, critical care nurses, HIU technicians and medical radiation technologists. Interventions include left and right heart catheterizations and interventional procedures such as PTCAs and stents.

1. Personal Support Worker or Healthcare 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
2. Completed CSAO Techniques course
3. Grade 10 or equivalent
4. Experience maintaining and stocking materials and supplies
5. Demonstrated ability to work closely with staff including the ability to accept assignments, delegation, requests and follow instructions
6. Able to communicate effectively with patients, families and other members of the healthcare team, both verbally and written
7. Able to read and write English proficiently
8. Computer familiarity or willingness to learn computer skills as required
9. Able to use domestic and commercial cleaning equipment and to work with cleaning agents and germicides
10. Able to set and adjust priorities and organize work in response to unit needs
11. Able to demonstrate attributes that contribute to a respectful caring environment
12. In valuable physical condition. Able to stand for long periods, repetitive reaching, repetitive bending,



pushing and lifting using proper body mechanics

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

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