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St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto

Perioperative Aide Operating Room Operations & Business

Toronto, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Closing date: Oct 24, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 24, 2026

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The Perioperative Aide provides support and assistance to members of the Perioperative Team and their patients under the direction of the RN/MD. The Perioperative Aide contributes to the efficient organization and the smooth flow of the surgical experience for the patient, maintains a neat, clean and safe environment while assisting other members of the patient care team in the preparation and maintenance of the Perioperative environment. The Perioperative Aide completes cleaning/housekeeping duties as required, works within a multidisciplinary team and is respectful of the patient/family.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Perioperative Aide in the Operating Room is responsible for the timely and efficient organization of the Operating Rooms, including turnover between patients by:

Supporting and assisting with organization and preparation of supplies and equipment
Ensuring supplies and equipment are available in a timely manner
Under the direction of surgeons and nurses, assisting with the positioning of patients pre, intra and postoperatively
Assisting with patient transfer to and from the patient bed/stretcher, and to and from the units
Assisting with patient skin preparation according to established procedures
Acting as liaison with MDRD team
Maintaining specialty carts and equipment, keeping support areas/carts clean, stocked and organized
Assisting with application of specialized dressings
Supporting and assisting with organization of emergency supplies and equipment as requested
Ensuring patient transfer positioning equipment is available and functioning i.e. beds, oxygen equipment, headrests
Opening sterile packaging as required, under direct supervision of a RN
Transporting specimens and retrieving any stat materials as requested i.e. blood products
Transporting used/soiled instrument case carts, pretreated instruments under direct supervision of the RN
Following established procedures for monitoring function of blood refrigerators, and eye wash stations within perioperative environment (and completing associated required documentation)
Completing environmental preparation activities, cleaning and housekeeping
Performing other duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS:

Personal Support Worker Certificate from an accredited community college/approved by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities that is no less than 625 hours in length
Certification in BLS required as per hospital policy
OR experience (familiar with sterile techniques and opening sterile packages, patient positioning for OR procedures, setting up the OR environment in preparation for specific surgeries) preferred
Minimum 1 year Hospital experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including pushing and lifting up to 50lbs.
Knowledge of cleaning products and their uses including a basic knowledge of WHIMS and MSDS
Must understand the concepts of and function within a sterile environment
Have the knowledge and ability to practice aseptic technique
Must be flexible and able to work all shifts
Demonstrated excellent communication skills (able to read, write and speak fluent English)
Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member
Able to work independently within the scope of the role
Able to recognize and prioritize workload.
Satisfactory attendance record

Must be available to work all shifts.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

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Responsibilities

Prepare and organize operating rooms, supplies, and equipment, and support patient positioning, transfers, skin preparation, and specialized dressing application under clinical direction. Maintain clean, stocked, and safe perioperative areas; transport specimens and materials; and complete required equipment checks and documentation.

Requirements

A Personal Support Worker certificate from an accredited or approved program of at least 625 hours and Basic Life Support certification are required. Operating room experience and at least one year of hospital experience are preferred; candidates must be able to lift and push up to 50 pounds, work all shifts, and demonstrate aseptic technique, communication, teamwork, and workload prioritization.

Skills

Operating Room Support
Patient Positioning and Transfers
Aseptic Technique
Sterile Environment Practices
Operating Room Preparation and Turnover
Equipment and Supply Organization
Cleaning and Housekeeping
Specimen and Material Transport
Teamwork
Communication
Workload Prioritization
Basic Life Support

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Keywords

Perioperative Care
Operating Room
Patient Care
Personal Support Worker Certificate
Basic Life Support
Aseptic Technique
Sterile Environment
Operating Room Turnover
Patient Positioning
Patient Transfers
Skin Preparation
Specialized Dressings
Medical Equipment
Surgical Supplies
Environmental Cleaning
Housekeeping
Specimen Transport
Blood Products
Instrument Case Carts
Blood Refrigerators
Eye Wash Stations
WHMIS
MSDS
Infection Prevention
Multidisciplinary Team
Hospital Experience

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