Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 07:00-15:00, 07:15-15:15, 10:00-18:00, 15:00-23:00 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 Nov. 7 2024 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Dec. 31 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 Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Within the context of a client and family centered care model and under general supervision, the Perioperative Assistant is a member of an integrated care team by performing duties such as transporting/escorting clients to and from required areas using stretchers and wheelchairs, moving, setting up and positioning a variety of equipment within the operating room suites, assisting nursing and technical staff with the lifting, positioning and transferring of clients and maintaining supplies for designated areas, and cleaning equipment and storage areas as required within a high volume operating room environment. Picks up and delivers equipment, supplies and other items as assigned and operates a facsimile and/or photocopier as required.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And ExperienceGrade 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. Link to Full Job Descriptionhttps://jd.viha.ca/JD3770.pdf
Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses Requisition CA Facilities Subsector Affiliation/Union HEU