Health Unit Worker (Office Admin) - Lily's Community Health Centre
About The Position
Within the context of an integrated health service and a client and family-centred care delivery model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization such as the Downtown Eastside (DTES) Second Generation Strategy, the Health Unit Worker supports the community health programs/centres/clinics by maintaining inventories of various medical/surgical, biological supplies and harm reduction resources, setting up and dismantling clinic areas, cleaning and disinfecting equipment, assembling and preparing education packages for clients. Performs other related administrative support functions, as required. Establishes, maintains and enhances client interactions based on respect. Community Health Centers (CHCs) offer clinic services, referral services, support groups, therapy and ambulatory nutrition care, and a full range of addiction and mental health services, to those who are living with complex psychosocial and clinical needs, who are vulnerable and underserved, and who require a higher intensity of services to achieve and maintain functional stability. Each clinic is staffed with Integrated Care Teams (ICTs) to care for people who experience barriers accessing services, have no primary care providers and are challenged by complex health concerns (including psycho-social, physical, mental health and addiction co-morbidities). Each ICT provides care on-site and via outreach, with nurses, social workers, counselloers, peer specialists, community liaison workers, family physicians, nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists. ICTs are supported on-site by more specialized care providers: wound care clinicians, palliative care nurses, OTs, dieticians, and many other disciplines.
Requirements
- 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 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
Responsibilities
- Maintaining inventories of various medical/surgical, biological supplies and harm reduction resources
- Setting up and dismantling clinic areas
- Cleaning and disinfecting equipment
- Assembling and preparing education packages for clients
- Performing other related administrative support functions, as required
- Establishing, maintaining and enhancing client interactions based on respect
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
