Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

Who you are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

What we are looking for:

 Your responsibilities will include:

• Ordering and distributing medical/surgical supplies hospital-wide
• Having an understanding of where all the just-in-time carts are located throughout the hospital and how this storage system allows for the stocking and storage of supplies
• Design, build and revise layout of carts by using shelf dividers, drawer dividers and plastic bar code label holders
• Picking third party medical/surgical supplies and delivering them to units
• Checking carts for outdated medical/surgical supplies and replacing as necessary
• Maintaining individual carts to a regular state of order and cleanliness along with keeping them product specific to each corresponding bar code label on a daily basis
• Conducting daily audits of delivered items to ensure accuracy
• Reviewing and communicating with departments and supervisor of any important back orders from the just-in-time provider
• Breaking down all cardboard and returning plastics neatly inside the empty totes to be returned to just-in-time provider
• Uploading of par level cart orders into a handheld device by logging on and docking the handheld into the Pathways Material Management system
• Other duties as assigned

What you bring to the role:

•  Minimum grade 12 education and good mathematical skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical/surgical supplies from a patient care or stores setting is essential
• 1-2 years of recent experience and  working knowledge of just in time  inventory systems
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proficient computer and typing skills
• Proven abilities to work effectively with minimal supervision and as a member of a team
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with organization related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.

 Work Schedule:

The successful candidate must be available to work 8 hour shifts, between the days of Monday to Sunday including statutory holidays.

Please note that schedule is subject to change based on operational needs.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent moderate and heavy exertion: lifting up to 40 lbs., pushing and pulling carts for replenishing carts
• Intense visual concentration required due to computer work

Compensation:

Salary Grid: BAND CU02:

$24.84-26.99  per hour

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

COVID Statement

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Oak Valley Health diversity statement 

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity 2023. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDI.