Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Under the supervision of the Coordinator, Formula Room and Milk Handling Room, the technician handles, labels, stores, prepares, and distributes human milk to inpatients in the BC Women’s Hospital NICU using safe food handling techniques and established safe milk management procedures.  The technician also prepares human milk, and infant, enteral and metabolic formula to match the Nutrition Orders as required.  All feeds are prepared according to the Guidelines for the Preparation of Human Milk and Formula in Health Care Facilities.

Qualifications:

Grade 12, completion of a recognized two (2) year Food Service Supervisor Program plus one year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities
•    Ability to deal with others effectively
•    Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
•    Ability to organize work
•    Ability to operate related equipment.
•    Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

** Please note: Support for nomination with the BC Provincial Nominee Program is not a guarantee or an employee benefit upon receiving a full time job offer with PHSA**