Health Care Worker, Minimum and Medium Security Units, Forensic Psychiatric A1- BC Mental Healt[...]

Health Care Worker, Minimum and Medium Security Units
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services
Coquitlam, BC

What you'll do

• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients/families and provide support following established care plans; greet patients/families, assist 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.
• Provide personal care to patients such as bathing, grooming, dressing, assisting with oral hygiene and toileting needs, maintaining skin by applying creams and ointments as applicable, serving meals, and assisting with feeding patients as required; ensures dietary needs are met.
• Perform nursing care functions as applicable such as ensuring knowledge of the Kardex, risk triggers, signature behaviors, and nursing care plans of any and all patients they are assigned to and the unit milieu. Communicate reports and records in the patient chart, including any patient behaviors of concern such as verbal or physical aggression or violence to the nurse.
• Respond to call bells/alarms by alerting the appropriate health care team member and/or assisting as necessary. Respond to emergent situations by calling the appropriate code and assisting the care team in accordance with unit/program guidelines.
• Observe and monitor patient progress and behavioral changes and report significant observations such as discomfort and/or pain, or condition/complaints and/or accidents reported by the patient, incorporating feedback into the care planning process with the Registered Nurse or designate.

What you bring

Qualifications

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

Skills & Knowledge

• 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.
• Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in foundational documents.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada.
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples.

What we bring

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, and 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, development, and recognition programs.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options.
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts.

Job Type: Regular, Part-Time (0.79 FTE)

Wage: $29.83 per hour

Location: 70 Colony Farm Road, Coquitlam, BC V3C 5X9

Hours of Work: Rotating; 0700-1500 / 1500-2300

Requisition # 179860E

What we do

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

BCMHSUS is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages 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: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BCMHSUS are committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to historically marginalized groups. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team for support.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of February 25, 2025. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk.