Island Health

Patient Ambassador - (188895)


Pay23.83 / hour
LocationNanaimo/British Columbia
Employment typeTemporary

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 1888930

      In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

      Reporting to the Manager or designate and in keeping with the COVID-19 Orders of the Provincial Health Officer, the Patient Ambassador's primary role is to greet and engage with all individuals entering the building such as visitors, employees, and contractors, to ensure their attendance at the site is essential and to ensure non-essential visitors understand entrance restrictions.

      The Patient Ambassador supports the safety of patients and their families, and staff, by communicating information about visitor limits in a thoughtful and informative manner.

      QUALIFICATIONS:

      Education, Training And Experience

      Grade 12 and one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

      Skills And Abilities

      • Ability to keyboard at 45 w.p.m.
      • 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 organize work.
      • Ability to operate related equipment.
  • About the company

      Island Health, also known as the Vancouver Island Health Authority, is the publicly funded health care provider in the southwestern portion of the Canadian province of British Columbia.
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