Perioperative Aide

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services, the Perioperative Aide is responsible for assisting the team in preparing the theater, equipment and patient for surgery and terminal cleaning of theater post operatively. Adheres to universal precautions in performing housekeeping functions related to the Operating Room environment, theaters and equipment. Understands, implements and adheres to special infection control precautions as directed. Transport patients and equipment and other items as directed. Assists with stocking central core as required.

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 10 education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course required.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
• Must be fluent in written and verbal English and possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to put knowledge into practice.
• Cooperative, alert, accept directions and able to function as a team member in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the changing requirements of the unit.
• Must be knowledgeable about physical surroundings and activity of unit in order to prioritize work.
• Must have the physical ability to meet the demands of the job.
• Exposure to body and blood borne organisms.
• Position involves meticulous attention to detail; maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
• Must be able to: lift while in awkward positions, lift 15 kilograms and maneuver heavy weights, and lift and hold weight for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to stand, walk and lift.
• Must lift, assemble and move heavy equipment, e.g. orthopedic equipment and anesthesia equipment.
• Must be versatile and rotate through all the assignments and assist with all the assignments.
• Must be capable of working under pressure and performing a wide range of routine duties that may require independent action.
• A current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Recent related experience in an operating room an asset.
• Experience with Anesthesia equipment an asset.
• Competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the team in preparing the theater, equipment and patient for surgery
• Terminal cleaning of theater post operatively
• Adhering to universal precautions in performing housekeeping functions related to the Operating Room environment, theaters and equipment
• Understanding, implementing and adhering to special infection control precautions as directed
• Transporting patients and equipment and other items as directed
• Assisting with stocking central core as required

Benefits

• On-the-job training includes: an understanding and application of safety principles to self, staff and patients; an understanding of aseptic techniques and surgical supplies as they apply to the operating room theaters. Training will also include orientation to anesthesia equipment including, but not limited to, airway equipment, anesthesia circuits, ventilators, fluid delivery systems. This training takes approximately 2 weeks and is based on the various job assignments including housekeeping, room clean-up, and patient care (i.e. transport, lifting, turning, assisting and positioning).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED