Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)·Kelowna, British Columbia
Direct, transport, and escort patients within the centre and to/from other departments.
Clean and stock examining rooms and designated areas with necessary supplies.
Clean, sterilize, and maintain instruments and equipment as directed.
Perform general service duties including delivering/picking up items (files, reports, messages, requisitions, specimens, supplies).
Answer telephones and photocopy documents.
Assist patients with changing into and out of gowns as necessary.
Relay patient concerns and information to appropriate members of the health care team.
Order supplies and print electronic patient materials from a computer.
Demonstrate knowledge and commitment to Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility and anti-racism practices
Patient Care Aide BC Cancer Kelowna, BC The Patient Care Aide performs a variety of tasks such as measuring and recording vital signs, cleaning instruments, stocking treatment areas, escorting patients in and out of exam rooms, acting as chaperone, transporting patients, delivering, and collecting items, and miscellaneous clerical duties such as ordering supplies and printing off electronic patient materials from a computer. What you’ll do
Direct, transport and escort patients within the area and also to and from areas within the centre or other departments.
Clean and stock examining rooms and other designated areas with necessary supplies.
Clean, sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment as directed.
Perform general service duties including picking up and delivering items such as files, reports, messages, requisitions, specimens or supplies, answering telephones, and photocopying documents.
Assist patients with changing into and out of gowns as necessary.
Relay patient concerns and information to appropriate member of the health care team.
Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system. Core Competencies
Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.). What you bring
Grade 10 completion.
Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Registered with the BC Care Aide Community Health Worker Registry.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to deal effectively with others.
Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.
Typing 30 w.p.m..
Ability to organize own work.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Commitment to personal learning related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression.
Foundational knowledge of settler-colonialism impacts on Indigenous Peoples and equity-deserving groups, including social determinants of health.
Knowledge of legislative obligations and provincial commitments (e.g., TRC Calls to Action, In Plain Sight, BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, UNDRIP, Reclaiming Power and Place, Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan, BC Human Rights Code, anti-racism commitments)
Market context
Patient Care Aide roles in British Columbia are often in steady demand in cancer care and other clinical settings where support with daily patient needs is essential. This role is competitive because employers typically look for registry status, relevant training, and strong communication and teamwork skills. If you are considering applying, confirm your BC Care Aide Community Health Worker Registry status and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save research time.
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