Please note: Only Canadian Citizens, legal residents or residents with a legal work permit will be considered.
STATUS: This is a regular full-time position
JOB START DATE: As soon as possible
SALARY: $51,247.35
LOCATION: Hope to Health Clinic, Vancouver, BC
BENEFITS: medical, dental, vacation, sick leave
ORGANIZATION:
Hope to Health is an innovative health clinic comprised of a multidisciplinary clinical team focused in providing primary and speciality care for patients/clients in the DTES community. The centre is staffed by an interdisciplinary team (e.g.; physicians, nurses, counsellors, peer navigators) and provides “wrap-around” healthcare to clients ensuring they receive the full continuum of care under one roof. The Hope to health Complex/R&I Center is part of the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE).
The BC-CfE is a world-renowned HIV/AIDS Centre with innovative, low barrier approach to healthcare delivery in clinical practice and an integrated group of research concentrations in Laboratory Sciences, Clinical Trials, Population Health and Epidemiology, Health Economics and Professional Education Programs. A multidisciplinary team of clinicians including Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers and Peers and researchers including Health Economists, Epidemiologists, Clinical Researchers, Statisticians, Programmers, and Data Analysts work collaboratively to improve the health of British Columbians with HIV and communities facing socio-economic barriers in accessing healthcare.
JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Administrative Coordinator, the Clinic Aide is responsible for performing a variety of duties to support seamless operation of the clinic. The Clinic Aide will be responsible for maintaining clinical supplies, client flow and managing clinic rooms.Â
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Escorting clients to and from required areas and assisting clinical team as necessary
- Maintaining clinical supplies for clinic exam rooms, and cleaning and stocking equipment, cupboards, storage areas and utility rooms as required.
- Maintaining harm reduction supplies
- Picking up and delivering equipment, supplies, and other items as assigned
- Cleaning and disinfecting exam rooms and medical equipment after each use. Sterile processing of medical instruments using autoclave
- Monitors that equipment functions properly and notifies Admin Coordinator and other appropriate staff of defective or damaged equipment
- Establish, maintain and enhance client interactions based on respect
- Performing other duties as required.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience
- Grade 12 plus one year’s recent, related experience in a health care environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and recent, related experience.
Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of health care facilities/clinic practices and procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of the team
- Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines
- Ability to operate related equipment and computer software programs
- Knowledge of healthcare equipment, infection control, sterilization techniques and procedures
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with the clients, public and team members
TO APPLY:
Please include the below in your application, and include the job title you are applying for in your email subject line.
- Resume and cover letter
CONTACT: Human Resources Coordinator; careers@bccfe.ca
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until the position is filled
Note: We thank all applicants; however, only candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.