Program Assistant

Come work as a Program Assistant in North & West Vancouver, BC with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Program Assistant to join our Adult Day Centre team on the North Shore.  Apply today to join our team

As a Program Assistant at the Adult Day Centre you will:

• Answer telephone inquiries, take messages or direct callers to the appropriate person.
• Greet and check in clients and confirm client appointments.
• Word process a variety of material such as correspondence and progress reports utilizing word processing or spreadsheet software.
• Enter client information into database, and scores client questionnaires according to established procedures.
• Transcribe administrative and clinical correspondence, and collate statistical information.
• Maintain client charts as per established procedures.
• Sort and distributes incoming and outgoing mail.
• Engages in on-going team planning and quality improvement activities.

Education & Experience

• Grade 12, plus two (2) years' recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to type 50 wpm.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to compose business correspondence.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Basic computer literacy to operate computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet and e-mail software.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.