PRIMARY CARE ASSISTANT

Position Summary

If you are looking for friendly, supportive staff, and work life balance this may be just the opportunity that will take your career to a new level.

Under the supervision of the Community Care Coordinator, this position is responsible for administrative support duties for the clinical services staff of the Home Nursing Care, Community Rehabilitation and Health Services for Community Living Programs. Specific duties are ordering and maintaining medical supplies and equipment and setting up equipment and furnishings, photocopying, faxing, and collating printed materials as required.

Mackenzie & District Hospital and Health Centre is a well-integrated facility creating a cohesive care team. It has 5 Acute Care beds and 4 Long-term care beds and provides the following services:
• Emergency
• Medical Imaging
• Mental Health and Addictions
• Home and Community Care
• Medical Clinic

The District of Mackenzie is a recreational and industrial hub of the North. Located on the southern end of Williston Lake, the largest man-made reservoir, Mackenzie has a population of approximately 3,700 people. Mackenzie is a spirited and balanced community, rich in history with an eye for the future. The main industries are forestry and mining. Mackenzie has one elementary school, one secondary school, and a College of New Caledonia campus. Mackenzie is approximately 50 km away from Powder King Mountain Ski Resort. Powder King is Ranked #4 in all of North America for snow quality and total snowfall during an average season. Check out Mackenzie for information on this family friendly community.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position. Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 or equivalent.
• Valid BC Driver’s class 5 license.

Skills and Abilities:
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Ability to operate computers, basic word processing and e-mail.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to do the physical tasks of the job.
• Ability to work with staff and the public.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.