[B] Health Care Aide, Union - (BAC HCA D5 1.00 FTE) Arbutus Care Centre

AgeCare; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a compassionate Health Care Aide in Vancouver to provide personal care to residents. You will respond to concerns, maintain a safe environment, and work collaboratively with a care team. Ideal candidates have a Health Care Aide certification and experience in community health services. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The role offers a competitive salary of $29.83 per hour and a supportive workplace dedicated to ethics and integrity.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Health Care Aide program or equivalent certificate with theory and practicum.
• Experience with seniors in community health services setting.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended.

Responsibilities

• Respond to resident/client/family concerns and communicate necessary actions.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for residents/clients.
• Report safety concerns to supervisors and implement interventions.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Education

Health Care Aide program certification

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well‑being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person‑centered environment. Working in long‑term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity

The Health Care Aide reporting to Community Care RN Case Managers provides personal care and performs selected tasks, which are within their knowledge and skill, under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and standards, policies and procedures.

What You Will Do

• To respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and/or concern communicated to supervisor;
• To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents/clients equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment;
• To observe & report to the Client Service Supervisor any concerns regarding clients safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by his/her supervisor & advocate on client behalf to ensure client safety is maintained;
• To engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed;
• To attend in services to develop knowledge and skills;
• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• To uphold and promote the organizations values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Code of Conduct.

What You Will Need

• Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 500 hours of theory & practicum)
• Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
• Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended
• Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring clients.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Wage Levelling Salary: $29.83 per hour