Patient Care Aide, Families In Recovery (Fir) - Bc

**Patient Care Aide, Families in Recovery (FIR)**
- BC Women’s Hospital
- Vancouver, BC
- The Care Aide works under the functional direction of a Registered Nurse/Clinical Nurse Coordinator or other designate and in cooperation with interdisciplinary team members to assist in the delivery of client care in accordance with established policies, standards and procedures.
**What you’ll do**
- Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients/clients/families and provides support following established care plans;
greet patients/clients/families, assist with storage of personal belongings and creation of a safe/comfortable environment, provide orientation of room and unit, and maintain confidentiality and respect for the patient’s rights and privacy.
- Assist in the delivery of nursing care under the functional direction of a Registered Nurse and performs duties such as recording of blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height and weight;
administering sterile and/or non-sterile dressings;
personal hygiene such as bathing, grooming, oral care and feeding as required;
assisting clinicians inpositioning and holding children during procedures;
obtain specimens such as urine.
- Respond to call bells/alarms by alerting the appropriate health care team member and/or assisting as necessary. Respond to emergent situations by calling appropriate code and assisting care team in accordance with unit/program guidelines.
- Observe and monitor patient/client progress, symptoms and behavioural changes and report significant observations such as discomfort and/or pain, changes in vital signs, weight, body measurements, skin breakdowns, unusual incidents and/or accidents, and feedback from the client into the care planning progress to the Registered Nurse or designate.
- Utilize mechanical aides such as specialty beds, lifts, slide boards, mobilizers, wheelchairs and stretchers to transport clients;
provides assistance with positioning, lifting and/or transferring clients utilizing established lifting/safety techniques, and accompanies patient/clients to provide assistance as required.
**What you bring**
- Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Registration with the BC Care Aide Registry
**You have the ability to**
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Organize work an prioritize workload.
- Deal with others effectively.
- Operate related equipment.
- Physically carry out the duties of the position.
- Demonstrate awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth &
Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
- Commit to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
- Demonstrate knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
**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. That’s why we’re focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.
- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health &
safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more
**Job Type**:
Regular, Part-Time Opportunities (FTE 0.47)
**Wage**:
$28.74 per hour
**Location**:
4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC V6H 2N9
**Applications will be accepted until position is filled.**
**Hours of Work**:
Rotating;
1500-2300
**Requisition # **144543E
**_ As per the current Public Health