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Join Our Team as a Unit Assistant - Medical!

Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment? The Northern Health Region is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Unit Assistant to join our team in The Pas, MB. This is a permanent position that offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients while working in a supportive and fast-paced setting.

About the Role

As a Unit Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the comfort and care of our patients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing duties related to patient care and comfort
• Assisting with personal care tasks
• Serving meal trays and feeding patients
• Taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
• Transporting patients between care facilities
• Maintaining patients' rooms and inventory of supplies
• Answering call signals to determine patients' needs
• Collecting specimens and delivering messages between departments

Work Environment

This position is set in a hospital or medical facility, where you will thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role requires physical stamina, as you will be involved in repetitive tasks and may need to stand for extended periods. Your ability to perform manual dexterity tasks and pay attention to detail will be essential.

Requirements

• Employment Duration: Permanent
• Language: English
• Hours: 23.25 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience is an asset

Security and Safety Checks

To ensure the safety of our patients and staff, successful candidates will be required to undergo the following checks:

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Vulnerable sector check
• Adult Abuse Registry check
• Immunization records

Personal Suitability

We are looking for individuals who possess the following qualities:

• Client focus
• Dependability and reliability
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Flexibility and initiative
• Organizational skills and interpersonal awareness
• Patience and teamwork

Compensation and Benefits

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Benefits: Dental plan, health care plan, vision care benefits
• Financial Benefits: As per collective agreement, bonus, group insurance benefits, life insurance, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Long-Term Benefits: Long-term care insurance, maternity and parental benefits
• Other Benefits: Free parking, employer-paid learning/training, travel insurance, wellness program

Salary

The hourly wage for this position is $23.56.

About Northern Health Region

The Northern Health Region is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to our community. We believe in fostering a positive work environment where our staff can thrive and grow. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve!

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career as a Unit Assistant, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our dedicated team!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.