Job Description

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 22,000 people. NLHealthServices.caJob Summary
The Medical Services Aide is responsible for checking nursing unit supply carts daily and topping up according to assigned quotas, establishing a schedule to ensure unit specific equipment is cleaned according to appropriate infection control standards, distributing and collecting meal trays, monitoring availability of equipment, including lending and borrowing of equipment to other units, ensuring broken equipment is sent for repairs, ensuring all beds and IV poles are in place, keeping area clean and tidy, emptying linen carts and performing pick up, delivery and other related duties as assigned.Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Regularly lifts or moves objects weighing up to 20 lbs. and occasionally between 30 lbs. - 50 lbs. (internal distribution MSA) requiring assistance.
Regularly to constantly pushes and pulls of carts varying in weight.
Constantly walks, stands, bends and stretches requiring modification for squatting and/or crouching.
Visual concentration or alertness required when restocking supply carts; inspecting instruments and checking expiry dates on products.
Time pressures and deadlines occur when emergency supplies are required.Job Qualifications
Graduation from High School or equivalent.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit.Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.caUpon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediatelyTo become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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