Health Care Worker, Forensic Psychiatric Services, Port Coquitlam

Job title: Health Care Worker, Forensic Psychiatric Services, Port Coquitlam

Company: Provincial Health Services Authority

Job description: Health Care Worker

Forensic Psychiatric Services, Port Coquitlam, BC, $25.33/hr.

What we do

• Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients/families and provides support following established care plans; greets patients/families, assists with storage of personal belongings and creation of a safe/comfortable environment, including fostering a culture of patient and staff safety. The health care worker maintains confidentiality and respect for the patient’s rights and privacy.

• Provides personal care to patients such as bathes, showers, grooms, dresses, assists with oral hygiene and toileting needs, maintains skin by applying creams and ointments as applicable, serving meals and assisting with feeding patients as required; ensures dietary needs are met.

• Performs nursing care functions as applicable such as ensuring they know the Kardex, risk triggers and signature behaviors, nursing care plans of any and all patients they are assigned to and the unit milieu. Communicates reports and records in the patient chart, any patient behaviors’ of concern including patient verbal or physical aggression, or violence to the nurse.

• Responds to call bells/alarms by alerting the appropriate health care team member and/or assisting as necessary. Responds to emergent situations by calling appropriate code and assisting care team in accordance with unit/program guidelines.

• Observes and monitors patient progress and behavioral changes and reports significant observations such as discomfort and/or pain, or condition/ complaints and/or accidents, which the patient reports and feedback from the patient into the care planning progress to the Registered Nurse or designate; as applicable.

• Utilizes mechanical aides such as specialty beds, lifts, slide boards, mobilizes wheelchairs and stretchers to transport patients; provides assistance with positioning, lifting and/or transferring patients utilizing established lifting/safety techniques, and accompanies patients to provide assistance as required.

• Maintains a clean, safe and healthy environment for patients and staff; makes beds, applies side-rail requirements, collects patient urine samples, handles workplace hazardous materials according to procedures, and reports all incidents, equipment problems and potential safety issues to others.

What you’ll bring

Grade 10. Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant or Care Attendant program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

What you have

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Deal with others effectively.

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Organize work.

Ability to operate related equipment.

What’s in it for you

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 and development.
• Access to more than 2,000 in-house training programs.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan.
• 12 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• Perks include onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Temporary Part Time

$25.33/hr.
70 Colony Farm Road, Port Coquitlam
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Work day rotation 1500-2300 / 2300-0700
Requisition Number: 103981

What we do

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) cares for people with complex mental health and substance use challenges.

Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, coordinates and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

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Labor Agreement Facilities Subsector
Requisition # 103981E-2351703
Work Site A4, Port Coquitlam
Job Type Temporary, Part-Time
Temporary Duration Until return of incumbent
Salary/Rate $25.33 / Year
FTE .76
Hours of Work 0700-1500 / 1500-2300
Work Days Rotating
Expiry Date 21-Mar-2021

Expected salary:

Location: Port Coquitlam, BC

Job date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:29:41 GMT