Perioperative Services Attendant

Union:  CUPE - TW Service Number of vacancies:  1 New or Replacement Position : Replacement Site:  Toronto Western Hospital - 399 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8 Department:  Perioperative Services Reports to:  Perioperative Services Manager Hours: 37.5 hours per week Wage Range:  $29.38 - $30.29 per hour. (Start rate non-negotiable) Shifts:  Variable, Days and Evenings (0730-1530 &1530-2330) One week of evenings every six weeks Status: Permanent Full-Time  Closing Date: October 29, 2026 Position Summary The Operating Room at TWH has 17 OR Suites and 2 Block Rooms for Regional Anesthesia. The OR has the unique ability to provide technologically advanced investigations and treatment in image guided brain and spinal surgery. Many opportunities for additional education throughout the year including the Krembil Nursing Awards. The majority of patients require the following types of practice: • Neurosurgery • Spine Surgery • Orthopedic Surgery • Hand and Plastic Surgery • General Surgery • Urology Surgery • Ophthalmology Surgery Duties • Performing transportation functions, including movement of patients, equipment and supplies • Stocking supplies; • Ensuring necessary inventories are maintained, patient holding area and other designated areas; performing patient focused care and patient assistance functions; • Preparing area’s for surgery by providing responsive team-oriented environmental support/maintenance services for the physical surroundings and equipment within • Performing other indirect patient related duties • Working in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations reporting hazards, deficiencies and contravention’s of the Act, in a timely manner; performing cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required • Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned and/or required. • Completion of Grade Xll or recognized equivalent. • One (1) year recent experience in a related patient care capacity. • Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language. • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. • Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation. • Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S.). • Knowledge of applicable Hospital and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and practices. • Knowledge of procedures for handling contaminated materials. • Ability to set-up and maintain the equipment, tools and instruments common to the Surgical Services environment, within scope of responsibility. • Must have the ability to work collaboratively as an active participant with others in assisting with the delivery of the care to surgical patients. • Ability to perform responsibilities in a courteous manner. • Standard First Aid/ Basic Rescuer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) certification an asset. • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job required including: ability to stand, stoop, walk, bend, lift, push, pull and reach without any physical discomfort on a continuous basis; transferring patients with appropriate assistance; ability to stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift in excess of 40 kg. 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