HCA - Technical

As a member of the Health Care Team, the Health Care Aide provides support for patient care procedures; handles equipment and supply management, instrument decontamination and reprocessing, and maintains a clean and safe environment in the Colposcopy Clinic. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Grade 12 high school graduate diploma or equivalent
2. Requires a Health Care Aide Certificate/PSW or equivalent preparation or experience
3. Successful completion of the CSAO techniques course or holds a CSAO or MDRAO certificate
4. Current involvement/experience in women’s health
5. Minimum 2 years technical experience in a similar role within a healthcare environment including demonstrated proficiency in handling and reprocessing delicate instruments
6. Minimum 2 years experience maintaining and stocking materials and supplies
7. Demonstrated competency in applying the principles of Universal Precautions and WHMIS to the work setting
8. Demonstrated computer skills in: MS Exchange/Outlook, Windows 98, Meditech Materials Management
9. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with members of the healthcare team, patients and families, both verbal and written, including e-mail
10. Ability to demonstrate attributes that contribute to a respectful caring environment
11. Demonstrated ability to work within an interdisciplinary team and to accept assigned or delegated functions while working independently and unsupervised when appropriate and necessary
12. Demonstrated acceptance of responsibility for tasks and demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the position
13. Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work accordingly in response to the clinic's needs
14. Demonstrated ability to deal with various hospital departments effectively and collaboratively
15. Demonstrated ability to lift using appropriate lifting techniques and bend, push and pull using good body mechanics