Blood Donor Clinic Assistant

Job Duties

A blood donor clinic assistant makes sure donors are eligible to give blood and that donors are safe during blood collection. Blood donor clinic assistants also keep records and check donors’ identification documents, medical history and more. You may work for one clinic or at different clinics. Sometimes clinics take place in temporary locations, such as schools, community centres or private businesses.

Generally, blood donor clinic assistants:

• Say hello to potential donors and register them to give blood.
• Monitor the collection of whole blood/aphaeresis and inspect all blood units.
• Monitor donors during and after giving blood and report health concerns to nurses.
• Label and process donated blood.
• Make sure there are enough supplies and order more when necessary.  
• Maintain equipment, records and data.
• Follow procedures to prevent the spread of infection.
• Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas.

Source: HRSDC

Job Requirements

Education

This job requires: High School

Comparison with other jobs in this profession

Job	Level of Education Required
Blood Donor Clinic Assistant	High School
Early Childhood Educator Assistant	College or University
Health Educator	College or University
Nurse Aide	High School
Personal Support Worker	High School

Experience

This job requires 0 - 2 years of work experience.

Comparison with other jobs in this profession

Job	Years of Work Experience Required
Blood Donor Clinic Assistant	0 - 2
Early Childhood Educator Assistant	0 - 2
Health Educator	2 - 5
Nurse Aide	0 - 2
Personal Support Worker	0 - 2

Source: HRSDC

Essential Skills

As a blood clinic assistant, you need to:

• Speak, write and read English.
• Know and follow sterilization techniques.
• Listen to donors and make sure you record accurate information. This is a matter of safety for the donor and those who receive donated blood.
• Use first aid techniques when necessary.
• Understand and use medical terminology.
• Have excellent customer service and organizational skills.

Source: Ontario Skills Passport

Language Skills

You need to communicate in person and in writing with donors, other medical staff and suppliers. It can be helpful to know 2 or more languages.

Labour Market Information

Trends

Right now, many health care workers are older, and many are retiring. This means that there may be more job opportunities for people to enter jobs like blood donor clinic assistants. Professionals in this field with a college diploma or courses related to health services should have better employment prospects.

Prospects

The work prospects for this job are: GOOD

Comparison with other jobs in this profession

Job	Work Prospects
Blood Donor Clinic Assistant	Good
Early Childhood Educator Assistant	Good
Health Educator	Good
Nurse Aide	Good
Personal Support Worker	Good

Wages

The average hourly wage for this job is: C$17/hour.

Comparison with other jobs in this profession

Job	Average Wage/Hour
Blood Donor Clinic Assistant	$17.00
Early Childhood Educator Assistant	$16.41
Health Educator	$21.75
Nurse Aide	$19.30
Personal Support Worker	$14.85

Source: HRSDC

Retraining

Educational Programs

These links will give you a list of related educational programs or where you can search for them. There may be other schools that have similar programs, such as private career colleges. You may be able to get advanced standing.

• Search for related programs at Ontario colleges
• Search for related programs at Canadian universities

Bridging Programs

Here is a list of some bridging programs. These programs can help you assess your education and skills, get practical training or improve your language skills so that you can work in your field.

• Academic Pathway for Nurses Graduate Certificate - George Brown College
• Academic Pathway for Nurses Returning to Practice - St. Clair College
• Bridging for Internationally-Educated Nurses - Mohawk College
• Bridging Program for Internationally-Educated Nurses - Fanshawe College
• Bridge Training Program for Internationally-Educated Nurses - Centennial College
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Internationally Educated Nurses - York University
• Pre-Arrival Supports and Services (PASS) Program - CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses
• See more bridging programs for nurses

Language Training

Here is a list of some language training programs, such as Enhanced Language Training (ELT) and Occupation Specific Language Training (OSLT).

• Workplace Communication Skills for Health Care Professionals - Conestoga College
• Workplace Communication Skills for Health Care
• See more language training programs for nurses

Work Experience Programs

Some bridging programs in this field include co-operative (co-op) work experience.

Voluntary Membership Opportunities

None

Helpful Links

• Registration Guide for Internationally-Educated Nurses
• Information for Internationally-Trained Registered Nurses and Psychiatric Nurses
• Working as a Nurse in Canada
• College of Nurses of Ontario
• CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses
• Canadian Blood Services
• Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
• Career Map for Nurses
• National Nursing Assessment Service

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