Job Description

Close Date
Jan. 8 2025
Location
Cowichan District Hospital - Duncan, BC V9L 1E5 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
No travel required
Shift Start Time/End Time
07:00-15:00, 15:00-23:00, 23:00-07:00
Days Off
Rotating
Vacancy Type
Temp FT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$29.83 - $29.83
Paid FTE
1.0
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
75
Planned Start Date
Jan. 7 2025
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Feb. 28 2025
Pending Return of Incumbent
Yes
CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
Yes

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff 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.
Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator or designate, under the direction of a Registered Nurse and the interdisciplinary health care team and in accordance with an established plan of care, the Patient Care Aide delivers personal care to patients to meet their identified physical, emotional, therapeutic rehabilitative needs; documents vital signs and care provided; maintains equipment and supplies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
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.
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, such as a computer
• Ability to keyboard 30 wpm

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Additional information for applicants
Additional Clauses
FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements.