Job Type
- Casual
- 4 on 4 off rotation
- 12 hour shifts
- Must be able to work Days/Nights/Weekend/Holidays
Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Health Care Aide to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support to patients. Your primary focus will be on delivering high-quality patient care to residents in a home like setting. Ensuring their comfort, well-being and maintaining independence.
Schedule
- 12 hour shift
- morning shift (0700-1900)
- Night shift (1900-0700)
- Weekends as needed
Responsibilities
- Assist and supervise 6 residents with activities of daily living (ADL's), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation.
- Perform light daily house keeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment.
- Encourage and supports residents in completing individually daily household task to promote independence.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance quality of life and well-being.
- Monitor and record vital signs, complete charting/documentation, and promptly reporting any changes in residents conditions to management.
- Administer medications as prescribed and assist with medication management in compliance with care plans.
- Assist residents with mobility, transfers, and physical exercises, including using mechanical lift.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and infection-control standards in residents living areas.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in caregiving or a related field is preferred, particularly in nursing homes or assisted living environments. Special preference to past experience working with ABI clients.
- Knowledge of patient care techniques and best practices for patient care.
- Ability to perform safe use of mechanical lift and assist patients with mobility challenges.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Compassionate with a genuine interest in providing quality care for patients.
- Certification as a Health Care Aide or equivalent training is an asset but not required.
- Medication administration training (Available onsite training), (Medication administration trained is an asset)
- Clear criminal record check
- First Aid and CPR certified
- WHMIS and Food Safe certified
- Flexibility to work 12 hour shifts including holidays
- Must have a reliable car for transportation. (No local transit available in the area)
Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve by providing compassionate health care support. Your dedication will help ensure that our residents receive the highest level of care and respect they deserve.
Pay: From $23.75 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- BC driver's license and own a vehicle? (preferred)
Work Location: In person
