Health Unit Aide - Multi-site

Fraser Health Authority; Mission; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Fraser Health is seeking a Casual Health Unit Aide to support Public Health Nurses across multiple sites. This role involves organizing immunization clinics, maintaining supplies, and performing various clerical duties. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 education and a Medical Office Assistant Certificate, along with effective communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits

Generous Vacation

Benefit Portability

Immediate Pension Enrollment

Maternity Top-Up

TransLink Pass Subsidy

Additional employee discounts and perks

Qualifications

• One year of related experience or equivalent required.
• Valid BC Class V Driver’s License and personal vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hearing and vision screenings and record results.
• Set up immunization clinics and monitor biological supplies.
• Perform administrative tasks including photocopying and scheduling.

Skills

Effective communication

Physical capability

Independence

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Rapport building

Organization

Data entry

Education

Grade 12

Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $25.54 - $27.22 per hour.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Casual Health Unit Aide to join Public Health across multiple sites within the Fraser Health region.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy full coverage.
• Generous Vacation: Up to four weeks for eligible employees.
• Benefit Portability: Transfer benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Join a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: 87% during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: 50% subsidy on passes.
• Additional employee discounts and perks.
• Eligibility based on employment status.

Overview

Under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, the Health Unit Aide supports Public Health Nurses by organizing immunization clinics, distributing supplies, maintaining biological supplies, conducting hearing and vision screenings, cleaning equipment, and performing clerical duties such as charting, data entry, and filing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hearing and vision screenings, record results, and make referrals.
• Set up immunization clinics, monitor biological supplies, and ensure proper storage and transport.
• Maintain inventories of supplies and equipment.
• Clean and sterilize equipment per procedures.
• Prepare equipment and supplies for clinical use.
• Support clinical activities like setting up rooms, weighing babies, and distributing supplies.
• Perform administrative tasks including photocopying, scheduling, and data entry.
• Transport supplies and maintain department resources.
• Manage petty cash, and provide guidance to volunteers.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Grade 12, Medical Office Assistant Certificate, with one year of related experience or equivalent. Valid BC Class V Driver’s License and personal vehicle required.

Skills and Abilities: Effective communication, physical capability, independence and teamwork, equipment operation, rapport building, organization, data entry at 40 wpm, and knowledge of office procedures.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health serves over two million people in Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley, on the lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. With over 48,000 staff, medical staff, and volunteers, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and environmental sustainability. We strive to create an environment of respect, caring, and trust.

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