Care Attendant

Job Title: Care Attendant

Shift Window: B Shift

Shift length: 8.5 hours per day

Shift Rotation: Friday to Tuesday

Circuit: Stretcher

Assigned Depot: North Delta-Surrey

Vehicle Type: Stretcher minivan

We respectfully acknowledge that we transfer patients upon the ancestral, traditional and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations. Hospital Transfers is committed to providing safe, respectful and caring service to all Indigenous people, and honours the unique cultures of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples living within the Fraser Salish and Vancouver Coastal regions. We thank these communities for allowing us to work on their unceded lands.

Do You Want Work That Fills a Purpose?

As a Care Attendant at Hospital Transfers, you are the calm, caring presence for patients and families during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. You won't sit behind a desk. You won't watch the clock.

You'll be out in the community every day moving patients safely between hospitals, care facilities, and their homes across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley and making a real difference with every transfer.

If you are someone who genuinely cares about people, takes pride in doing things right, and wants a stable career in healthcare support, this role is made for you.

What You'll Do

• Safely transfer medically stable patients between hospitals, care facilities, and residences throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley
• Provide attentive "bed-to-bed" service transferring patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or stair chair alongside your partner
• Reassure patients and families with a calm, compassionate presence at every step
• Complete vehicle safety checks and maintain a clean, sanitary environment
• Represent Hospital Transfers with professionalism and care to patients, families, Health Authorities, and partner institutions

Who You Are

Our Care Attendants share these qualities:

• Purpose-Driven - You want work that contributes to something meaningful
• Compassionate - You naturally put people at ease and treat everyone with dignity and respect
• Safety-Minded - You take patient safety seriously, every single transfer
• Physically Capable - You are able to lift, push, and pull 250+ lbs using equipment with a partner
• Reliable and Team-Oriented - Your team and our patients rely on you to show up and give your best
• Values-Aligned - You lead with our four core values: Transparency, Humility, Empowerment, Courage

What You'll Need (Requirements)

Because we work directly with patients at their most vulnerable, our team meets the same professional standards as the healthcare facilities we serve:

• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence
• Clean Driver's Abstract
• Valid WorkSafe BC recognized Basic First Aid (or equivalent)
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check (children and vulnerable adults)
• Vaccinations in accordance with the Immunization Policy for Health Care Workers
• Proof of first and second dose of Covid-19 vaccination (per Company policy)

Why Hospital Transfers

• Competitive wage. Starting at $21.11 per hour, with progression to $24.63 per hour. Effective January 1, 2027, wage rates will increase. This is a unionized position under a collective agreement.
• Permanent, full-time work in a stable industry
• Scheduling that fits a 365-day operation. We operate 365 days a year with shifts between 5:00 am and midnight, with schedules that can include 5 days per week. Shifts are assigned through the shift bid process under our collective agreement. We're looking for candidates who are flexible in their availability and ready to be part of a team that keeps healthcare moving around the clock.
• A team environment. We support one another the same way we support our patients - with respect, compassion, and reliability.
• Benefits. Eligible employees can participate in our Group Benefits Plan and Group RRSP Program because we invest in the people who care for our community.

How to Apply

All applications can be submitted online through our website.

We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for our next steps will be contacted.