Service Support Aide (Emergency, Ambulatory Care)

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $29.83 / Hr. - CAD $29.83 / Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Service Support Aide with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Service Support Aide to join the Emergency team at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today!

As a Service Support Aide in Perinatal Services at Vancouver Coastal Health you will :

• Assist in the delivery of client care. You will do this while working under the functional direction of a Registered Nurse or other designate and in cooperation with interdisciplinary team members.
• Perform duties such as :
• cleaning, maintaining and ensuring equipment is in working order
• providing client / patient care within scope of practice
• transporting clients / patients to and from required areas using stretchers and wheelchairs
• moving a variety of equipment within the unit
• assisting nursing and technical staff with the lifting and transferring of clients / patients
• providing support to clients / patients with bathroom care needs
• assisting clients / patients with meals and maintaining supplies for various carts, rooms and storage areas
• cleaning equipment and designated areas as required to maintain a clean and safe environment for clients / patients and staff

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Grade 10
• Graduation from a recognized Resident Care Attendant program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents.

At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families.

We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care.

We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.