Health Unit Worker

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

COME WORK AS A HEALTH UNIT WORKER WITH VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Health Unit Worker to join the casual pool for various Vancouver Community sites. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12.
• One (1) year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid B.C. driver’s license and local area travel requiring the use of a vehicle may be required.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of healthcare equipment.
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of health care facilities/clinics practices and procedures.
• Ability to operate related equipment and computer software programs.
• Ability to keyboard 5,000 strokes per hour.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public and team members.
• Ability to deal tactfully with coworkers and clients.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  Closing Statement:
  The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
  As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Please refer the Job description for details