Patient Care Aide, Oncology Clinic - BC Cancer Victoria

Patient Care Aide, Oncology Clinic
BC Cancer
Victoria, BC

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.

What you'll do

1. Direct, transport and escort patients within the area and also to and from areas within the centre or other departments.
2. Clean and stock examining rooms and other designated areas with necessary supplies.
3. Clean, sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment as directed.
4. Perform general service duties including picking up and delivering items such as files, reports, messages, requisitions, specimens or supplies, answering telephones, and photocopying documents.
5. Assist patients with changing into and out of gowns as necessary.
6. Relay patient concerns and information to appropriate member of the health care team.

What you bring

Qualifications:

1. Grade 10 completion
2. Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
3. Registered with BC Care Aide Community Health Worker Registry.
4. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts.
5. Knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act.

Core Competencies:

1. Brings an understanding of Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure.
2. Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples.

You have:

1. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
2. Ability to deal with others effectively.
3. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
4. Ability to keyboard 40 w.p.m.
5. Ability to organize work.
6. Ability to operate related equipment.
7. Ability to utilize a variety of computer software applications.
8. Commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism.
9. Knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

1. Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations.
2. Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs.
3. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.
4. Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement.
5. PHSA is a remote work friendly employer.
6. Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Until August 29, 2025)
Wage: $29.83 per hour
Location: 2410 Lee Avenue, Victoria BC V8R 4Z3
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday-Friday; 0800, 0830 rotating week
Requisition Number: 182733E
What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province.

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices.

Attention current employees of PHSA:

You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca.