Care Aide | Long-term Care

Interior Health; Creston; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Training opportunities

Vacation entitlement

Health benefits

Pension plan

Shift premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health in Creston, BC is seeking an experienced and dynamic Care Aide to join the Swan Valley Lodge long-term care team. You will work under the direction of RNs and LPNs to support patient-centered care in a busy, multidisciplinary setting.

This is a Relief Full-Time opportunity with rotating day and night shifts. Benefits include EAP, education opportunities, generous vacation, health benefits, pension, shift premiums, and competitive wages.

Qualifications

• Grade 10
• Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant / Health Care Aide Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker registry (active number)

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care and activities of daily living
• Assisting with mobility, transfers and related equipment
• Performing nursing procedures such as taking temperature, pulse and respiration
• Housekeeping activities relating to maintaining a safe and healthy environment
• Observing and reporting changes in patient behavior and condition
• Accompanying clients on outings and during social activities
• Performing clerical duties and delegated tasks

Education

Grade 10

Nursing Assistant / Health Care Aide Program

BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker registry (active number)

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Care Aide to join our Long-term Care team at Swan Valley Lodge in Creston, BC. If delivering patient-centered care is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Who We Are

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer

We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages

About the Job

As the Care Aide you will work as an integral part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, who provide care and support in a long-term care setting. Working under the direction of RN’s and LPN’s, Care Aide’s have key responsibilities in the individual care plan for each patient, ensuring their physical, emotional and social needs are supported, while promoting maximum independence.

Typical duties include:

• Assisting with personal care and activities of daily living
• Assisting with mobility, transfers and related equipment
• Performing nursing procedures such as taking temperature, pulse and respiration
• Housekeeping activities relating to maintaining a safe and healthy environment
• Observing and reporting changes in patient behavior and condition
• Accompanying clients on outings and during social activities
• Performing clerical duties and delegated tasks

This is a Relief Full Time opportunity until the return of the incumbent.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights rotating from 07:00 to 15:00, 07:00 to 15:13, 15:00 to 23:00, 15:00 to 23:13, 23:00 to 07:00 and 23:00 to 07:13 hours.

About this Location

Swan Valley Lodge is a 90-bed facility including a maximum of 6 respite/convalescent beds and a 23-bed secured dementia unit. Our client-centred philosophy is designed to support clients’ choices, help people function at their highest level and provide the best quality of life possible.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers!

Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work?

Qualfications

• Grade 10
• Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant / Health Care Aide Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker registry (please include your active number)