Patient Transfer Attendant - Lower Mainland

Hospital Transfers; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading patient transfer service provider in British Columbia is seeking Patient Transfer Attendants to assist in non-emergency transfers of medically stable patients. Requirements include a Class 5 driver's license, clean driving record, and OFA Level 1 or Basic First Aid certification. Candidates should be physically fit, possess strong communication skills, and have customer service experience. This role offers a comprehensive compensation package, including hourly wage and benefits.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

Group Benefits eligibility

RRSP Program eligibility

CPI pay reviews

Qualifications

• 5 years total driving experience required.
• Must have a clean Driver's Abstract.
• Ability to lift, push or pull 250+ lbs with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients transferring between medical facilities.
• Ensure safe and compassionate patient transfers.

Skills

Physically fit

Effective communication

Positive attitude

Customer service experience

Education

Class 5 BC's Driver's License

Current valid OFA Level 1 or Basic First Aid

Job description

Patient Transfer Attendant Position

Hospital Transfers respectfully acknowledges that we transfer patients upon the ancestral, traditional and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Hospital Transfers is committed to providing safe, respectful and caring service to all indigenous people, and honours the unique cultures of the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples living within the Fraser Salish and Vancouver Coastal regions. We thank these communities for allowing us to work on their unceded lands.

About Us

We are the leading provider of patient transfer services in Western Canada, with over 260 employees and a custom-built fleet of over 150 ambulances, buses, and minivans. Our services include: inter-facility and level-of-care relocations, patient discharges into the community, patient appointments and procedures, inter-regional relocations, special moves, and provincial critical incident responses.

We are seeking Care Attendants for our Patient Transfer Service to assist members of our communities transfer between medical facilities. We are the leading provider of non-emergency, patient transfers for medically stable patients throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. Using our specially equipped fleet of vehicles, we ensure our patients are transferred in a safe, compassionate and efficient manner.

If you are looking for a career that you feel you could make a difference in, please read below!

Compensation Package:

Our compensation package includes hourly wage, an annual discretionary bonus, the opportunity for overtime, and a Group Benefits and RRSP Program eligibility. There is a CPI pay review each year in January.

Requirements:

• Class 5 BC's Driver's License, with 5 years total driving experience
• A clean Driver's Abstract
• A current valid WSBC recognized OFA Level 1 (or Basic First Aid)
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check to work with children and vulnerable adults
• Vaccinations in accordance with the Immunization Policy for Health Care Workers
• Per Company policy, all employees are required to submit proof of the first and second dose of the Covid vaccination

Skills and Abilities:

• Physically fit, ability to lift, push or pull 250+ lbs using a wheelchair, stretcher or stair chair with a partner.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally, non-verbally and in writing.
• A positive, can-do attitude, strong work ethic, and participation in what we do.
• Demonstrated and relevant customer service experience, or experience working with patients.

What our patients / customers say about our crews :

• Professional, courteous and really genuine people is all I have met during the 15 trips with this company over the last 2-1/2 months.…….From the very first encounter with with Rob driving, and taking exceptional care of me & my wife......... I am so very impressed with the number of staff – Robin, Janet and so many others, who have been with you for many years. What shines through is that they really love what they are doing each day.”

All applicants will be required to complete a job application and participate in pre-employment testing.

We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for a prescreen interview will be contacted.