Inspired by research and driven by compassion!

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Join our team as an Orderly at The Ottawa Hospital!

Orderlies, also known as Personal Support Workers (PSW) or Health Care Aides, play a critical role in providing patient care at The Ottawa Hospital. Our Orderlies provide care to patients to fulfill the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social needs.

The Ottawa Hospital is currently looking for qualified individuals to hire into casual roles.
 

Days, evenings, nights and weekends, 8- and 12-hour shifts. The position may be located at either the Civic, General, Riverside Campus or other TOH Satellite locations.

As an employee of The Ottawa Hospital you would be required to provide a minimum availability of: 2 out of 3 weekends, 8 weeks during the period from June 1 to September 30, and five shifts between December 23 and January 3, inclusive of either Christmas Day, Boxing Day or December 31 / New Year’s Day.

• Provide one-on-one observation and care of designated patients;
• Assist with lifting, positioning, transferring and ambulating patients;
• Responding to patient requests, including call bells;
• Preparing treatment areas and operating rooms for procedures;
• Assisting patients in daily activities including feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.;
• Record observations and reports any changes/problems in patient’s condition, such as mobility, temperature, appetite and behavior.

• Grade 12 or equivalent;
• Successful completion of an accredited Health Care program with 6 months recent patient care experience (i.e. Patient Care Assistant, Health Care Aide; Personal Support Worker, nursing assistant, physiotherapy/occupational therapy assistant, or Registered Practical Nurse); OR
• Currently enrolled in a health-related course with 6 months recent patient care experience;
• Basic knowledge of established Infection Control and Occupational Health & Safety practices;
• Basic knowledge of sterility and aseptic technique;
• Knowledge of body mechanics, and safe lift and transfer practices;
• CPR (Heartsaver or BCLS);
• Good oral/written communication and listening skills are required to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team, patients, and visitors;
• Ability to cope with change in patient condition;
• Good decision-making skills to prioritize work;
• Basic math skills required for monitoring intake/output;
• Eligible to work in Canada.

• Proficiency in English and French – oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

Language proficiency requirements are based on the nature of the position and the level of interaction with French and English-speaking clients.

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.  

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in.  We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. 

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.  Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.