Patient Care Aide

Job summary

Transport and escort patients within the centre and between departments, and assist them with changing into and out of gowns. Clean and stock rooms, maintain instruments and equipment, and perform general service duties such as delivering items, answering telephones, and photocopying.

Job details

BC Cancer [Location], BC As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021. What You’ll Do Direct, transport and escort patients within the area and also to and from areas within the centre or other departments. Clean and stock examining rooms and other designated areas with necessary supplies. Clean, sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment as directed. Perform general service duties including picking up and delivering items such as files, reports, messages, requisitions, specimens or supplies, answering telephones, and photocopying documents. Assist patients with changing into and out of gowns as necessary. What You Bring Grade 10, plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registered with BC Care Aide Community Health Worker Registry. You Will Also Have The Ability To Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Deal with others effectively. Physically carry out the duties of the position. Type 30 w.p.m. Organize own work. What We Bring Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home. Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development. Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources. Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement. PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position). Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more. Job Type: (e.g., full-time, part-time, regular, casual) Wage: $25.83 per hour Location: (include postal code) Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Hours of Work: (if available) Requisition # (if available) What We Do BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia. BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment. ATTN: PHSA Employees: To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of XXXXXX, 20XX. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting. If you have not registered your internal profile, a password is required to log in for the first time. To obtain your password, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk at 604-875-7264 or 1-855-875-7264. Please note regular business hours are Monday – Friday (excluding stats), 8:30am to 4:30pm. For inquiries outside of regular business hours, please email the Internal Jobs Help Desk at internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca and a Help Desk Representative will contact you the next business day.

What you’ll do

Transport and escort patients within the centre and between departments, and assist them with changing into and out of gowns. Clean and stock rooms, maintain instruments and equipment, and perform general service duties such as delivering items, answering telephones, and photocopying.

Requirements

Requires Grade 10 and graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Applicants must be registered with the BC Care Aide Community Health Worker Registry and able to communicate effectively, work with others, perform the physical duties, type 30 words per minute, and organize their work.

Benefits

• Municipal Pension Plan
• Psychological Health And Safety Programs
• Wellness Resources
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Vacation Entitlement
• Fitness Classes
• Recreational Program Discounts
• Travel Discounts
• Technology Discounts
• Car And Bike Sharing

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Transport
• Patient Assistance
• Room Cleaning And Stocking
• Instrument Sterilization
• Equipment Maintenance
• Telephone Answering
• Document Handling
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Physical Ability
• Typing
• Work Organization

Job areas

• Healthcare

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