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Patient Care Aide - Oncology Clinic - BC Cancer, Kelowna
Patient Care Aide - Oncology Clinic - BC Cancer, Kelowna AgencyPHSA Labor AgreementFacilities Subsector Posting #177829-2428125 Grade22 DepartmentOp-Oncology Clinic UnionHEABC Facilities - HEU Work Site399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna StatusTemporary Position DurationUntil return of incumbent Salary Range$29.83 / Hour Position StatusFull-time FTE1.00 Hours of Work0830-1630 Work DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Days OffSat, Sun, Stat Position Start Date10-Mar-2025 Position End Date31-Dec-2025 Applications Accepted Until 10AM14-Jan-2025 Job Summary


Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.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.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1.    Directs, transports and escorts patients within the area and also to and from areas within the centre or other departments.

2.    Cleans and stocks examining rooms and other designated areas with necessary supplies.

3.    Cleans, sterilizes and maintains instruments and equipment as directed.

4.    Performs general service duties including picking up and delivering items such as files, reports, messages, requisitions, specimens or supplies, answering telephones, and photocopying documents.

5.    Assists patients with changing into and out of gowns as necessary.

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

7.    Measures blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, routine oxygen saturation levels and patient weight and height and documents on patient chart.    

8.    Monitors and tracks patient flow in and out of exam rooms, and communicates patients’ location to the health care team.

9.    Assists with and accompanies patient during physical examinations, where appropriate.

10.    Orders supplies from Stores and Purchasing utilizing on-line ordering system.

11.    Accesses and prints out electronic patient education and other materials.

12.    Compiles and distributes appointment lists.

13.    Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

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.

Skills and 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 type 30 w.p.m.  
• Ability to organize own work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

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