North York General Hospital a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

Position Summary

Patient Assistant

Your goal in this position is to assist nursing personnel in providing personal care to patients and perform such procedures and treatments for which you have received special instructions. You will also perform other duties associated with the activities of daily living of the patients. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.

On a practical level, you will

• Perform all duties in accordance with legislation, the Mission Statement, Organizational Philosophy and Administrative policies and procedures of North York General Hospital
• Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Practical Nurse in providing personal care to the patients
• Communicate effectively
• Cooperate as a member of a health care team

Qualifications

• Completed 1-2 years of education from an accredited educational institution (ie. college or university) in a healthcare capacity
• Bilingualism in French/English an asset

What We Offer

We are currently recruiting for Full-Time and Part-Time Patient Assistant positions in a variety of areas in the Medicine Program including Acute Care Elderly, Neuro-Stroke, Medicine-Respirology, Critical Care, Telemetry and the Reactivation Unit.

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part-Time Temporary position (until September 3, 2021), with 37.5 hours bi-weekly, 8 hour shifts, all shifts, including weekends in the Medicine Program. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.

How to Apply

Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why:

Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.

We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.

Closing Statement

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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