Patient Care Aide - Victoria, Canada - PHSA

PHSA

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Victoria, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Patient Care Aide
BC Cancer

Victoria, BC

The Patient Care Aide performs a variety of tasks such as measuring and recording vital signs, cleaning instruments, stocking treatment areas, escorting patients in and out of exam rooms, acting as chaperone, transporting patients, delivering, and collecting items, and miscellaneous clerical duties such as ordering supplies and printing off electronic patient materials from a computer.

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.
Relay patient concerns and information to appropriate member of the health care team.

What you bring

Qualifications:

Grade 10 completion
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 have:

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.
Operate related equipment.
Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and antiracism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.)

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 provincewide programs, services and operations offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our inhouse training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type:
Casual

Wage:
$29.83 per hour

Location:2410 Lee Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 6V5

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday; / rotating

Requisition Number: 165394E

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 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).

(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:

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.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us.

The BC Governments' unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation.

True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as th