Maternal/Child Aide and Maternal OR Aide

Fraser Health; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated individuals to join their Family Birthing Unit and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This role involves a variety of essential tasks, including maintaining sterile environments, managing supplies, and supporting clinical staff. You'll have the chance to contribute to patient care and work alongside skilled professionals in a dynamic setting. With a commitment to career growth, this organization offers a competitive compensation package, including generous vacation time and comprehensive health benefits. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Four weeks of vacation

Comprehensive health benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education with 1 year of related experience or equivalent.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up sterile delivery tables and maintain supply stocks.
• Transport patients and assist with clerical duties.
• Perform cleaning and equipment checks as required.

Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Physical Ability

Organizational Skills

Equipment Operation

Education

Grade 10

1 year recent related experience

Job description

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $27.48 - $27.48 / hour

Why Fraser Health?

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

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Detailed Overview:

Under the supervision of the Manager, Clinical Services or designate, performs a variety of duties associated with the Family Birthing Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Child/Youth Services or the Maternal Operating Room (OR), such as checking, cleaning and stocking of supplies and equipment; checking the anaesthetic supplies in the anaesthetic epidural carts and drawers and restocking the Maternal OR anaesthetic equipment and drawers according to established written procedures; setting up sterile delivery tables; and transporting mothers and mothers-to-be. Performs a variety of clerical duties such as assembling charts, maintaining paper chart supplies and ordering a variety of forms.

Responsibilities:

1. Identifies equipment required and sets up sterile delivery tables using sterile techniques.
2. Checks all drawers, cupboards, procedure carts, overhead warmers, and patient rooms to ensure appropriate supplies are available; restocks where necessary.
3. Checks and puts away supplies and equipment received from Central Processing Department (CPD) and other departments.
4. Maintains the anaesthetic supplies in the epidural cart drawers, including restocking, removing and replacing outdated medications from ward stock.
5. Maintains and stocks unit supply of sterile and unsterile supplies and equipment, including breastfeeding equipment, for the department according to established quotas.
6. Rotates stock and returns outdates to Central Processing Department for reprocessing according to established procedures.
7. Checks oxygen therapy supplies, entonox delivery system and replaces filters; cleans, reassembles and performs quality assurance checks on infant resuscitation units by re-assembling oxygen and suction equipment and assuring its functionality. Reports malfunctioning equipment to the manager/CRN/delegate. Records bio-medical repairs by entering into appropriate log book; assures repaired equipment is returned to service.
8. Maintains and rotates stock of IV solutions, supplies and equipment related to oxygen therapy, and non-control medications; returns outdates to appropriate department according to established procedures.
9. Collects used instruments, counts against the standard and returns instruments to CPD for reprocessing. Returns used anaesthetic equipment such as ECG leads and masks to CPD for cleaning and sterilization.
10. Performs initial light cleaning and tidying up duties in readiness for Housekeeping Department's involvement.
11. Prepares the room ready for the next case by restocking with supplies and equipment up to the required number.
12. Transports patients within the department as required, either by wheelchair or stretcher.
13. Maintains stocks of stationary supplies, including assembling of patient charts, according to established procedures.
14. Cleans and reassembles equipment such as suction machines, tourniquet cuffs, anaesthetic machines and carts, and infant warmers, in accordance with established procedures.
15. Delivers Operating Room (OR) case carts with required supplies and equipment to the Maternal OR; following conclusion of operative procedures, collects instrument sets, equipment and supplies from Maternal OR and returns to Central Processing Department.
16. Cleans isolettes and bassinettes as per protocol.
17. Maintains stock for Cytotoxic Precautions for Pediatric Oncology Program, as per established guidelines and procedures.
18. Ensures equipment in treatment room is ready for minor surgeries in Child/Youth Services.
19. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

Grade 10, plus 1 year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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 organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.