Resident Care Aide/Stores Attendant - (217363)

Island Health; Tofino; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Tofino is looking for a Nursing Assistant. In this role, you will ensure patient safety and perform various nursing procedures under direction. The ideal candidate will possess effective communication skills, physical ability to carry out duties, and be organized. A completion of a recognized Nursing Assistant Program is required.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent.
• Experience in nursing or related fields is valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing procedures under the direction of a manager.
• Perform stores duties such as stocking and transporting supplies.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal effectiveness

Physical ability to perform duties

Organizational skills

Equipment operation ability

Education

Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program

Job description

Overview

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the direction of the Manager or designate, performs a variety of nursing procedures as in duties listed below. Performs stores duties such as stocking shelves, filling orders, transporting supplies and keeping related records and performs related stores duties.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program 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.

JD link: https://jd.viha.ca/JD1509.pdf