Client Support Attendant

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $30.06 / Hr. - CAD $30.06 / Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Client Support Attendant at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Client Support Attendant to join the Adanac Park Lodge team in Vancouver, BC. Are you strong team-player and have a desire to help others? Apply today!

As a Client Support Attendant, you will :

• Establish a supportive presence that promotes a variety of trauma informed interventions, practices and clinical services that cultivate safety and respect within a long-term care facility.
• Provide assistance to clients with complex health and cognitive needs and / or their caregivers from various cultural backgrounds by liaising with the clinician and community services, assist nursing staff in monitoring clients’ behaviour, and support the interdisciplinary team during the client care planning process.
• Act as a member of the on-shift response team for the site’s fire, safety and security functions and intervenes to fire, safety and security related complaints / hazards including non-clinical emergencies and aggression.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Social Services Certificate from a recognized program, Basic Security Training level 1 and 2 Certificate, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & 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.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine.

Proof of vaccination status will be required.

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.