Attendant

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond. WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care. At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Vacancy: Attendant
Work Type: Temporary Part- Time Approx. until April 2027

Position: UNIFOR Service
Location: WRHN @ Queen’s

Posting Period: November 2 2026 - November 9 2026

Position Summary:

The Attendant provides direct and indirect support for various patient care activities. Attendants are accountable and responsible for assisting and supporting other members of the health care team in the provision of a safe and clean environment, upholding infection control standards

• Assist in transporting, lifting, and positioning of patients. Other patient care activities include, but are not limited to, assisting/supervision during ambulation.
• Check with nursing unit staff for direction on whether patient’s condition allows for safe transport i.e. accompaniment required.
• Effective communicates patient related information to the most appropriate person in a timely manner while maintaining confidentiality.
• Practice infection control and environmental standards/precautions to promote a safe and clean work environment. Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate cleaning products as well as use of and care for cleaning equipment e.g. wheelchairs between each patient use.
• Responsible for ensuring oxygen tanks are replenished on the nursing units.
• Responsible for delivery of specimens to the lab in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate initiative to understand the activities for the day in order to organize and prioritize work.
• Follows established procedures for optimum workflow e.g. ER key system
• Participate at unit huddles and maintains an awareness of changes to process via email.
• Responsible for completion of annual workplace safety reviews (e.g., WHMIS, FIT testing, CPR etc.)

Position Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent;
• Graduate of a health-related course at a community college is preferred
• Must have current CPR
• Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form
• Excellent interpersonal skills required
• Must have a level of physical fitness suitable to perform the tasks required for this position;
• Must have a positive work record and good attendance
• Keyboard skills an asset

Application Instructions:

EMPLOYEES OF WRHN MIDTOWN & CHICOPEE ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

Attention UNIFOR Members: Effective June 1, 2013, applications for postings outside a candidate’s home unit/department will not be considered if no résumé has been provided.

Where applicable, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

Attention Registered Nurses: Please provide a copy of your resume when applying to the position. Applications received without this information may not be considered.