Stores and Distribution Attendant (Casual) - North Island Hospital Comox Valley

Stores and Distribution Attendant (Casual)

Courtenay, BC

Please note: This position is with BC Shared Health Services (BCSHS), a separate employer from the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). PHSA is providing recruitment services on behalf of BC Shared Health Services.

Job Summary
BC Shared Health Services (BCSHS) is creating a more connected health-care system for British Columbia. By providing shared services that support health organizations across the province, we help strengthen the delivery of safe, high-quality care for people and communities.

The Stores & Distribution Attendant is dedicated to ensuring that hospitals and health care units have the right supplies at the right time to ensure patient care runs smoothly. Be part of a friendly supportive team, working behind the scenes to make a meaningful difference for patients. From our warehouses to our hospital supply rooms you will use computerized applications and perform stores and distribution activities for a multi-site operation. Our culture values collaboration, respect, reliability and making a difference in healthcare.

Duties and Accountabilities

Organize and prioritize internal requisitions from several sites and departments, maintaining related records by completing paperwork and keying data for recording inventory supply levels, internal requisitions and pick lists, including data entry into a computerized system.
Maintain the cart top-up system by checking cart or trolley supply levels against pre-established minimum/maximum quota levels, entering requisition data into computerized systems to convey when established re-order points are reached, and picking stock from stores inventory supply to replenish carts or trolleys as required.
Receive, unpack and check incoming goods and materials, ensuring same are delivered in accordance with specifications, and completes related paperwork.
Maintain stores inventory supply records for carts or trolleys and stores shelving by labeling, and adding or deleting data and inventory items as directed and in accordance with established guidelines.
Marshal supplies and equipment in loading or temporary storage areas. Assemble loads, load carts, bins and/or trolleys and transports and ships a variety of goods, supplies and equipment to and from designated areas, sites and departments.
Identify and return damaged or spoiled goods to suppliers and completes appropriate documentation.
In accordance with Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations, delivers, picks up, ships and transports a variety of supplies and equipment by operating a truck and a varied fleet of powered equipment and carts. Completes required documentation.
Perform a variety of routine inspection and maintenance functions on vehicles and equipment such as securing load, cleaning, checking, lubricating, and topping up fluids. Maintain vehicle documentation, such as a logbook, including recommending repair or replacement as necessary.
Participate in inventory activities.
Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Grade 12, one (1) year recent, related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid Class 5 British Columbia driver’s license.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Deal effectively with others
Organize work
Operate related equipment
Physically carry out the duties of the position

Job Type: Casual (Casual is defined as on call with no guaranteed hours. Shifts can be called out via short call (1-5 hours of notice) or pre-booked). Wage: $26.80 / Hour + 13% in lieuLocation: North Island Hospital Comox Valley - 101 Lerwick Rd, Courtenay, BC V9N 0B9Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filledHours of Work: 07:00-15:00 (Monday-Friday, Stats)Requisition #: 206508E

About BC Shared Health Services

BC Shared Health Services (BCSHS) exists to help create a more connected, sustainable, and responsive health-care system for British Columbia. By bringing together shared services and expertise that support health organizations across the province, we help enable the delivery of safe, high-quality care for the people and communities we serve.

As a new provincial organization, BCSHS has a unique opportunity to shape the future of health care support services in B.C. We are building an organization grounded in collaboration, innovation, accountability, and service, creating streamlined systems and ways of working that strengthen health care delivery across the province.

When you join BCSHS, you become part of a team whose work has a province-wide impact. Our people are at the heart of everything we do and we are committed to creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported, empowered to grow, and inspired to make a difference. We strive to create a culturally safe workplace where all employees belong, and where reflection, learning, and meaningful action help drive positive change for our teams, our organization, and the health system as a whole.