We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Health care Aide (HCA) to join our long-term care team in BC with up to a $5,000 signing bonus!
We invite interested candidates to submit their resumes to [email protected]
Pay: Union rates of pay of $28.74 per hour PLUS
Job Location: West Kootenays, BC
Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including extra days off, a retirement plan, extended health coverage, and more (available after 90 days).
The Health Care Aide (HCA) reports to the Director of Care and/or designates and provides person-served holistic and quality care.
The HCA is an integral member of the team, performing its role in accordance with established policies and procedures while maintaining the rights of residents and ensuring they are treated with respect and dignity.
Responsibilities (Include but not limited to):
• Follows established care plans.
• Provides personal care for our residents from admission or transfer including; bathing, grooming, dressing, assisting with meals, oral hygiene, and performing other care duties as applicable.
• Responds to call bells/alarms. Observe and monitor residents’ progress, symptoms, and behavioral changes and report significant observations.
• Utilizes proper safety protocols when operating mechanical aides such as specialty beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers to transport residents.
• Aids with lifting and/or transferring of residents by following established lifting/safety techniques.
• Provides residents with nutritional assistance (e.g., meals, nourishment, and tray service, assists residents to eat as needed).
• Assists residents to and from dining areas in accordance with meal service schedules.
• Report any appetite/fluid/food intake changes or concerns immediately to the nurse.
• Encourages resident participation in food service and clean up.
• Performs laundry of resident’s personal clothing as required.
• Involves the residents in organizing and maintaining their home environment, ensuring it is done according to the residents’ wishes and needs.
• Attends and participates in community and education programs.
• Required to work positively and collaboratively with all team members and supervisors.
• Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications and Skills:
• Graduate from a recognized Care Aide Program.
• Eligible for active registration with BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry (CACHWR).
• Food Safe Level 1 Certificate an asset.
• Medication Administration Certification is an asset.
• Previous experience in a long-term care facility is an asset.
• Demonstrates ability to provide compassionate and empathetic care.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently and understand verbal and written instructions.
• All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.
• Ability to push, pull, stoop, crouch, lift, and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to work with cleaners, detergents, and other cleaning equipment.
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