Patient Care Aide, Fir - Vancouver, Canada - B.C. Women's Hospital & Health Centre

B.C. Women's Hospital & Health Centre

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Patient Care Aide, FIR

BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Vancouver, BC

What you'll do

Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients/clients/families and provide support following established care plans; greets patients/clients/families, assists with storage of personal belongings and creation of a safe/comfortable environment, provides orientation of room and unit, and maintain confidentiality and respect for the patient's rights and privacy.
Assist in the delivery of nursing care under the functional direction of a Registered Nurse and performs duties such as recording of blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height and weight; administering sterile and/or nonsterile dressings; personal hygiene such as bathing, grooming, oral care and feeding as required; assisting clinicians in positioning and holding children during procedures; obtaining specimens such as urine.
Respond to call bells/alarms by alerting the appropriate health care team member and/or assisting as necessary. Respond to emergent situations by calling appropriate code and assisting care team in accordance with unit/program guidelines.
Observe and monitor patient/client progress, symptoms and behavioural changes and reports significant observations such as discomfort and/or pain, changes in vital signs, weight, body measurements, skin breakdowns, unusual incidents and/or accidents, and feedback from the client into the care planning progress to the Registered Nurse or designate.
Utilize mechanical aides such as specialty beds, lifts, slide boards, mobilizers, wheelchairs and stretchers to transport clients; provide assistance with positioning, lifting and/or transferring clients utilizing established lifting/safety techniques, and accompanies patient/clients to provide assistance as required.
Maintain a clean and safe environment; ensures call light/bell is within reach, makes beds, applies siderail requirements, empties urine bags, handles workplace hazardous materials according to procedures, report all incidents, equipment problems and potential safety issues.
Maintain supplies in utility areas, supply cupboards, resident washrooms, bedside tables and storage areas; check supply sheets to identify items and quantities required; notify others of depleting stock and replenishes accordingly; tidy supply cupboards, shelves and other areas as required.
Prepare room for discharge cleaning and/or assists in room setup; remove bed linen and forwards to laundry, make beds, empty/clean fridge/s and remove extra supplies in accordance with established procedures. Clean equipment and toys in the shared space such as wipe washing exam tables, wall mounted exam equipment, blood pressure units, overhead lamps, measurement scales prior to the next patient.

What you bring
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Qualifications:

Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Registration with the BC Care Aide Registry

You will also have

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to organize work an prioritize workload.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
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.
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