Pharmacy Technicians — COVID-19 Vaccination Program

Creating opportunities for more independence; it’s what people in the community rely on us for and what VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) a not-for-profit charity—has provided since 1925. With over 2,700 staff and service providers VHA offers home and community services that support Ontarians’ independence including: homemaking, nursing, personal support and rehabilitation services. Our caring, professional team offers spectacular care to Ontario seniors, families, adults and children living with disabilities or suffering from a chronic or terminal illness, helping them live life more independently, in comfort and with dignity.

Are you a qualified Registered Pharmacy Technician, comfortable with technology and can collaboratively work with Pharmacists and other team members? If you answered yes to this question, we invite you to read the details below and apply to this exciting career opportunity at VHA.

We are currently seeking: Pharmacy Technicians:

Contract (Casual) for 6 months in Toronto

January to June (possibility of extension) to: handle, prepare and administer COVID-19 vaccines for injections; assist with managing inventory; update patient information in COVAX; and complete all required reports and documentation.

Education and training will be provided - with support in advance and on site to ensure all PPE is provided and physical distancing for those participating in the COVID-19 vaccination efforts.

Required Skills:

• Completion of an accredited college level Pharmacy Technician Program required and if graduated prior to 2008, Certification with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (CPhT) or completion of Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada (PEBC) Evaluating Exam required.
• Certification (R.Ph.T.) by the Ontario College of Pharmacists preferred.
• Active licensure with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) as Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT)
• Successful completion of an OCP-approved injection training course; copy of certificate will be required as proof
• COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory upon hire, vaccination receipt will be required as proof
• Valid certification in CPR and First Aid is recommended
• Experience or aptitude in aseptic medication preparation
• Previous hospital experience with intravenous admixture service preferred
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and to manage competing priorities/deadlines
• Ability to work variable shifts
• Confident with Infection Prevention and Control practices and use of PPE
• Experience in working with older adults with a commitment to cultural diversity
• Previous experience with flu vaccine administration, an asset
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills to enable collaboration with partner organizations
• Strong focus on social determinants of health and commitment to social justice and working successfully with marginalized groups
• Ability to integrate and apply critical thinking skills to client care and work independently
• Committed to client centred care and client centred learning—with health teaching experience
• Use of proper body mechanics and successful completion of the Physical Readiness Test to ensure safe work practices are followed, including mobility, transfers, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling
• Valid driver’s license and access to a car is required to travel (preferred but not mandatory)

How to Apply:

Please apply at www.vha.ca

Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

VHA Home HealthCare is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. If you require any accommodation in the application process, please let us know in advance.

Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We’ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.