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Job title: Pandemic Support Assistant – Assessment Center
Company: Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
Job description: Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia – a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.
People have always been OSMH’s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we believe in Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Engagement. We are an organization where individuals’ contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director, Integrated Care, the Pandemic Support Assistant will support our community in a variety of settings. Assistants will greet individuals (patients and OSMH Team Members) at the Assessment Center, conduct a verbal and/or written screening, and ensuring individuals who are entering the Assessment Center are donning masks, practicing hand hygiene and any other infection control measures as required. The Pandemic Support Assistant may be asked to assist with wayfinding and portering within the hospital and will be deployed to various geographical areas as the need arises at the discretion of the Director, Integrated Care. The position requires that Pandemic Support Assistant wear droplet personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes gown, gloves, and mask at times, as directed by the healthcare team. Additionally, the Pandemic Support Assistant must be able to withstand a significant amount of walking, standing, and general movement. The Pandemic Support Assistant may be deployed to work with health care professionals within the community.
Qualifications
- Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent is required
- Preference given to candidates with previous healthcare work and/or volunteer experience
- First Aide Certificate considered an asset
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills in English (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to positively interact with a range of individuals in a variety of situations, which require tact, discretion and confidentiality,
- Demonstrated ability to be highly motivated and flexible with the ability to adapt quickly to new situations/challenges,
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload and multitask under pressure,
- Demonstrated attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a productive team member,
- Demonstrated the ability to provide excellent customer service to all patients and system stakeholders
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices,
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
- Flexible availability to work varied shifts (days, evenings, nights and weekends).
- Demonstrates commitment to continued professional and personal growth and development through Continuing Education Programs and Self Directed Learning Opportunities.
Our Employees Enjoy
- a professional practice environment
- a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
- wellness initiatives
- continuing education grants
- employee recognition and assistance programs
- a competitive salary and benefits package
- equal opportunities for growth and development
OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital.
As a condition of employment new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
OSMH is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources Department.
Expected salary: $19 per hour
Location: Orillia, ON
Job date: Fri, 16 Apr 2021 03:26:25 GMT
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