About SickKids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

As a POCU / OR Attendant, you are responsible for providing support within the Operating Room (OR) and Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) for various housekeeping and transporting duties, maintenance of supplies and equipment in an aseptic environment, with focus on decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, infection control, positioning, and workplace safety.

Shifts: New hires to work various shifts not to exceed 24hrs per week

Although this posting indicates an initial area of assignment and shift, the Hospital reserves the right to assign to other areas of assignment and shifts as deemed necessary

Here's what you'll get to do

• Responsible for performing environmental services duties to ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained throughout the department by:

• Cleaning of equipment in the POCU areas, OR theatres, procedure rooms in IGT, CDIU, unit-based specialty equipment, MRI equipment, and terminal cleans of POCU areas as per hospital protocols.

• Replacing soiled drapes as needed.

• Cleaning non theatre areas, including windows, vents, walls, ceilings, light fixtures, etc.

• Dust mops and damp mops, high dusts, vacuum carpets, cleans stairwells and corridors by use of manual and automatic methods.

• Collecting all waste, soiled linens and used case carts and places them into the soiled utility room for proper disposal and/or retrieval from Housekeeping and/or MDRD.

• Assisting the POCU teams with items pertaining to patient care activities as necessary and as directed by clinical staff including:

• Delivering equipment as needed.

• Having a demonstrated knowledge of OR table/IGT, CDIU procedure table and positioning devices and accessories in order to ensure proper set up for the specific OR/procedure.

• Provide support during initial positioning of patients prior to and support positioning changes during procedures as required.

• Gathers positioning related equipment.

• Provide support of skin preparation of patients according to established procedures.

• Assist with transport of patients to and from Operating Room/IGT/CDIU.

• Transport equipment and supplies as needed for procedures.

• Respond to any patient emergency situations as required.

• Identify the safe handling of specimens, implications of spills and safety measures required to prevent hazards.

• Identify principals of Asepsis, handling and storage of sterile supplies, understand and prevent the transmission of pathogens; understand the difference between cleaning/disinfecting/sterilizing.

• Identify causes, implications, precautions and safety measures associated with body mechanics.

• Identify Biological Safety Hazards causes, sources, precautions and safety measures associated with body fluids, sharps or needle sticks injuries and handling of medical waste.

• Identify chemical safety hazards, causes, implications, precautions and safety measures required to prevent hazards such as, Glutaraldehyde, Disinfectants, Methyl methacrylate (bone cement), sterile sterilant concentrate and Dusorb or Viosorb (soda lime).

• Assists in preparing equipment and supplies for procedures by:

• Maintaining an inventory of supplies, equipment and linen.

• Stocking supplies to areas as required, including to satellite procedure areas.

• Maintaining cleaning related equipment.

• Assists with training of new staff when required.

• Must adhere to all ORNAC/PIDAC cleaning standards. Must adhere to all infection control and prevention policies and procedures. Follow all occupational health and safety guidelines.

Here's what you'll need

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.

• 1-year recent experience in related disciplines preferred (ex. PSW/OR attendant/Environmental Services).

• Effective reading, written and oral communication essential.

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills to work with the cross functional team.

• Demonstrated ability to be a cooperative and team player'.

• Must be able to perform repetitive bending, pushing, pulling and reaching.

• Capable of using technology ex. iPhone/text messaging and knowing medical terminology.

• Knowledge and understanding of Infection Control and Occupational Health and Safety policies, practices and procedures and hospital policies.

• Operating heavy duty equipment ex. Buffer, autoscrubber.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

• Ability to function within the POCU multidisciplinary team.

• Must have a positive attitude and the desire to work in fast pace environment.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or as a member of a team.

• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to changing work routines and priorities.

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment.

• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

• Successful completion and pass of the Hospital's POCU Attendant skills and competencies assessment.

• Completion of an OR Attendant certification program an asset.

• Completion of a PSW certificate program an asset.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid Certificate an asset.

• A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion.

Here's what you'll love

• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.

• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

• For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment type: Part time Causal - 0.00 FTE

Our Commitment to Diversity

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

How To Apply

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