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Patient Care Aide, Ambulatory Care Unit - BC Cancer - Surrey · CA$32 - CA$32/hr
How this role compares
Computed from live listings
-24% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Surrey, British Columbia (CA$41.42/hr, n=317)
CA$18.00/hr · p10p90 · CA$72.00/hr
this role: CA$31.64/hrmedian CA$41.42/hr
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 317 posted healthcare roles in Surrey, British Columbia rates. This role sits in the 23rd percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 24% below the Surrey, British Columbia median for similar positions.
Direct, transport, and escort patients within the centre and between departments.
Clean and stock examination rooms and designated treatment areas.
Clean, sterilize, and maintain instruments and equipment.
Deliver and collect files, reports, messages, requisitions, specimens, and supplies.
Answer telephones and photocopy documents.
Assist patients with changing into and out of gowns.
Relay patient concerns and information to members of the healthcare team.
Perform clerical duties such as ordering supplies and printing patient materials
Patient Care Aide, Ambulatory Care Unit BC Cancer Surrey, 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. What you bring
Qualifications
Grade 10 completion
Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Registered with BC Care Aide Community Health Worker Registry.
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 healthcare settings. This involves 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, Anti-racism Data Act and how they intersect across the health care system. Core Competencies
Requirements
Grade 10 completion.
Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent education, training, and experience.
Registration with the BC Care Aide Community Health Worker Registry.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to deal effectively with others.
Physical ability to perform the duties.
Ability to keyboard at 30 words per minute.
Ability to organize work and operate related equipment.
Ability to use a variety of computer software applications.
Commitment to Indigenous cultural safety, anti-racism, equity, and ongoing learning
Grade 10 completion
Registration with the BC Care Aide Community Health Worker Registry
Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Organization
Effective verbal and written communication
Operating related equipment
Computer software applications
Patient assistance
Indigenous cultural safety
Patient transport and escorting
Vital signs measurement and recording
Anti-racism and equity awareness
Keyboarding at 30 words per minute
Cleaning and stocking clinical areas
Instrument sterilization and maintenance
Benefits
Municipal pension plan
Professional development opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
WorkPerks discount program
Holistic wellness resources
Generous vacation entitlement and accrual
Psychological health and safety programs
13 annual statutory holidays
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
CA$32 - CA$32/hr
Location
Surrey, British Columbia
Posted
Aug 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness. Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion experiences, and continuous professional development to stay informed and responsive to equity-deserving groups. Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, respects BIPOC experiences and world views ensuring that care plans are culturally relevant and holistic.
Knowledge 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.). You have:
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 keyboard 30 w.p.m.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to utilize a variety of computer software applications.
Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the 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, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach. 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, 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 that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our 2,000+ in-house courses including a range of experience level, profession-specific, or other essential training on Indigenous Cultural Safety; Indigenous-specific anti-racism; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and accessibility, mental health and well-being, and more.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more. Job Type: Regular, Full-Time Wage: $31.64 per hour Location: 13750 - 96th Avenue, Surrey, BC V3V 1Z2 Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; 0800-1600 Requisition Number: 203435E *
Please note: Support for nomination with the BC Provincial Nominee Program is not a guarantee, entitlement or an employee benefit after receiving a full time job offer with PHSA*
What we do BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia. 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 – Create equity – Be courageous. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code. One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca. Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the 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. Attention current employees of PHSA: You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca. The internal job posting expires on September 3, 2026, and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting. If you have not yet set up an internal profile, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with your PHSA employee ID number to obtain your temporary password. Our business hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, excluding Statutory Holidays and a Help Desk Representative will respond to you with 1-2 business days. If you are not a current employee of PHSA and require assistance with your application, please contact the External Careers team at careers@phsa.ca.
Market context
BC Ambulatory Care Aide Requirements and Hiring Context
Patient care aide roles in British Columbia’s ambulatory cancer-care settings typically emphasize recognized nursing-assistant training, BC Care Aide Community Health Worker Registry registration, and culturally safe practice, including awareness of Indigenous-specific and systemic racism. Candidates can strengthen applications by clearly matching these qualifications and relevant experience; this listing’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits, including training and wellness programs, reduce research time while reviewing the original description.
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