Support Partner

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: NOWU
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Systemic Therapy
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: SN:16
Wage Range: $24.92 - 26.87 (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: Monday - Saturday & Stat Holidays; 8 - 4
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: December 5, 2024

Position Summary

The Support Partner is a valuable member of our team, playing a critical role in assisting direct patient caregivers and managing the Clinic's functionality.

Duties

• Provides assistance to direct patient caregivers through the performance of specific activities related to the maintenance of the Clinic, including: cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing instruments
• Setting up clinic areas;
• Transporting X-rays, charts, etc.
• Patients support activities
• Environmental support activities
• Transportation support activities
• Other duties directly related with the proper maintenance of the Clinic

• Completion of a secondary school diploma program
• Experience with housekeeping, portering and/or unit aide
• Evidence of ability to lift heavy objects
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Evidence of good independent initiative
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Good organization and time management skills
• Previous Hospital experience
• Experience in a teaching hospital environment preferred

Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.