Unit Assistant Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

Build your career at the hospital that's building for the future

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America's first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team.  At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen's University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.  

At Humber River Health, we're not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Right now we're looking for a Unit Aide to work in our Emergency Department. 

Humber River Health's Emergency Department delivers care to over 110,000 patients annually, providing timely, compassionate emergency treatment to patients and families. 

Employment Status: Temporary Part-timeDuration: July 2027Hours of Work: Available to work rotating shifts(Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends & Holidays)Location: Labour Group: NOWUReporting Relationship: Hourly Rate: $27.758 - $28.306

Responsibilities:

• Unit Aide duties in Emergency Department.
• Maintaining and ordering of supplies in the rooms and department.
• Stocks rooms with required supplies and linen.
• Cleans equipment and ensures equipment is functional.
• Ensures that sufficient supplies are on hand for patient care until the next ordering shift.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• CSAO or Sterile Supply Processing certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is beneficial.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of medical supplies and equipment.
• Good command of the English Language, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physically able to push stretchers, lift and store linen and surgical supplies, clean stretchers. 
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto's Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do - and to address systemic barriers - we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.