Provincial Health Services Authority Is Now Hiring Patient Care Aide

Job Title: Patient Care Aide
Company: Provincial Health Services Authority
📍 Location: Surrey, BC
💰 Pay: $29.83 per hour
📅 Job Type: Temporary, Full-time

Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Aide to join our team in Surrey, BC. In this role, you will assist healthcare professionals by supporting patients, maintaining cleanliness, transporting items, and performing clerical duties. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about patient care and looking to grow in the healthcare sector.

Responsibilities

✅ Direct, transport, and escort patients within the facility and to/from other departments
✅ Assist patients with changing into and out of gowns as necessary
✅ Clean and stock exam rooms and designated areas with medical supplies
✅ Clean, sterilize, and maintain instruments and medical equipment
✅ Perform general service duties such as picking up/delivering reports, messages, requisitions, specimens, and supplies
✅ Answer telephones and photocopy documents
✅ Relay patient concerns and information to the healthcare team

Requirements

📌 Education: Grade 10 completion
📌 Training: Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
📌 Certification: Must be registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry

Skills & Knowledge Needed

• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing)
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to deal with others in a professional and compassionate manner
• Physical Ability: Capable of performing physically demanding tasks, including standing for extended periods and transporting patients
• Typing Proficiency: Minimum 30 w.p.m.
• Organization & Multitasking: Ability to manage workload efficiently
• Technical Skills: Ability to operate medical and office-related equipment

Work Environment for Patient Care Aides in Canada

🏥 Healthcare Facility Setting: Work in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care centers
🏃 Physically Demanding: Requires standing, walking, bending, and assisting patients
💬 High Interaction Role: Frequent communication with patients, nurses, and medical staff
⏳ Fast-Paced Environment: Need to handle multiple tasks under time-sensitive conditions

What We Offer

✔️ Professional Growth: Access to over 2,000 in-house training courses, including San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
✔️ Comprehensive Benefits: Municipal pension plan, psychological health & safety programs, wellness resources
✔️ Work-Life Balance: 13 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement
✔️ Flexible Work Options: PHSA supports remote and flexible work arrangements (eligibility varies by position)
✔️ Discount Perks: Access to WorkPerks program, offering discounts on electronics, travel, wellness, apparel, and more

Join PHSA today and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients in BC!🏥💙

Who Can Apply?
📌 Open to:

✅ Canadian citizens, permanent or temporary residents of Canada
✅ Candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit

How to Apply
📩 Online: Apply on company’s website.

🔗 Source: Careerjet