Health Unit Aide

Job title: Health Unit Aide

Company: Fraser Health

Job description: Health Unit Aide Posting Number 1282005

Fraser Health continues to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you embody qualities of empathy, understanding and acceptance? If you’ve answered yes then we want you to keep reading.

Fraser Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are growing, the kind of growth you want to be a part of as you improve the opportunity to enhance and expand your skills. We are the largest and fastest growing Health Authority in Canada. Over 25,000 employees, 2,500 physicians and 6,500 volunteers provide a wide range of integrated health care services to over 1.8 million people living in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

We hire great people for outstanding jobs. We are looking for a Health Unit Aide to work on a full-time basis. Position Highlights

Bring your resourcefulness and effective problem solving skills to this role, you will provide reporting directly to the Manager of Clinical Operations. Your specific job duties will include:

• Coordinates, organizes and/or conducts hearing and vision screening in various locations; records results of screening and makes referrals as per protocols.
• Sets up immunization clinics; maintains supply of biologicals by monitoring stock levels, compiling biological/drug orders for clinics and general practitioners, distributing biologicals, lab supplies and pamphlets, and ensuring refrigeration and transport temperatures are maintained.
• Maintains inventories of supplies and equipment by performing duties such as monitoring inventory levels, identifying requirements, processing orders, and receiving, verifying, documenting, distributing, and storing shipments.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and supplies in accordance with established procedures by preparing and changing solutions, washing and drying supplies, preparing and wrapping supplies for autoclaving.
• Prepares equipment and supply bags by cleaning and stocking as required.
• Provides support in clinical settings by setting up, dismantling and cleaning rooms, weighing and measuring babies, calibrating and cleaning equipment, distribution of needle exchange supplies as per protocol.
• Performs administrative support jobs such as photocopying, booking clients for appointments, answering phones, assembling and maintaining files, packaging items for shipment, organizing and renewing pamphlets, marking new equipment.
• Performs word processing and data entry functions such as correspondence, statistical data, client records maintenance, copy or general instruction by using software applications such as Word, Excel, graphics and databases; drafts correspondence for review and signature; signs correspondence for standard responses, as required.
• Delivers and disposes of supplies, biologicals, materials, and equipment by packaging, making arrangements for pickup and delivery, and transporting.
• Maintains department resources by logging materials out, tracking loans, maintaining booking schedules and arranging maintenance of equipment.

You will take a thorough, hands-on approach to deliver high quality and precise work. A focused approach is needed to complete routine day to day tasks and handle changing calendars, priorities, and timelines. You will carry a high level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.

Are you motivated to join the team? We will be looking for you to have the following:

• Completion of Grade 12
• Completion of Medical Office Assistant Certificate
• One (1) years of recent, related experience
• Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License and possession of personal vehicle.
• Ability to type 50 WPM

Valued Benefits

A career with Fraser Health will offer you the opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding health care environment.

Work with an experienced and dedicated team and join our dedication to provide quality care to our patients and clients. We invite you to apply today and find out why more than 95% of new employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends and family as a phenomenal place to work! We value diversity in the work force and aim to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust.

Expected salary:

Location: Surrey, BC

Job date: Thu, 28 Jan 2021 23:19:55 GMT