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The Perioperative Assistant supports nursing and technical staff within the Operating Room by assisting with patient positioning, mobilization, and surgical procedure preparation. They are also responsible for maintaining equipment, managing supplies, and transporting patients to and from the OR.
Requirements
Candidates must have current registration with the BC Care Aide Registry. The role requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and transferring patients using prescribed safe techniques.
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Patient care
- Operating room support
- Patient positioning
- Patient mobilization
- Lifting and transferring
- Equipment maintenance
- Supply management
- Surgical procedure assistance
- Sterile environment support
- Transporting patients
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Registered Care Aide
- Perioperative
- Operating Room
- OR
- Patient Care
- BC Care Aide Registry
- Northern Health
- Surgical Procedures
- Patient Transport
- Equipment Maintenance
- Supply Chain
- Healthcare
- Hospitals
Original job description
Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Follow the path to an exciting career as a Registered Care Aide at Ksyen Regional Hospital.
In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Perioperative Assistant works as a member of an integrated team to support nursing/technical staff within the Operating Room / OR environment. Provides appropriate basic nursing care and support to patients including assisting in preparing patients for surgical procedures, assisting nursing and technical staff by supporting positioning of patients as required; assisting the patient care team with mobilization, lifting and transferring of patients on/off beds, stretchers and wheelchairs utilizing prescribed safe techniques and lifting practices; ensuring overall equipment and supplies for the operating rooms are available; assisting with the changeover of the operating room (s) between operative procedures. Transports/escorts patients to/from required areas using stretchers and wheelchairs, ensures general equipment and supplies for operating rooms are available, cleans the equipment and supply areas; maintains supplies for the operating room carts and storage areas. Distributes materials, equipment and linen related to the operating rooms as required.
Must have current registration with the BC Care Aide Registry
