Care Aide | Long-term Care

Interior Health Authority; Kaslo; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP program

Education opportunities

Vacation entitlements

Health benefits

Pension plan

Shift premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health Authority invites an experienced Care Aide to join the Long-term Care team at Victorian Hospital of Kaslo Multilevel Care in Kaslo, BC. This relief part-time position (0.62) runs until September 8, 2027, with days and evenings rotating from 07:00 to 11:30 and 15:00 to 20:00.

You will work under RN/LPN supervision to support each patient’s physical, emotional and social needs while promoting independence.

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

Skills

Patient care

Flexibility

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Care Aide to join our Long-term Care team at Victorian Hospital of Kaslo Multilevel Care in Kaslo, 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 Part Time (0.62) opportunity until September 8, 2027, or the return of the incumbent.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days and evening rotating from 07:00 to 11:30, 15:00 to 20:00 hours.

About this Location

Victorian Community Health Centre, located in Kaslo, embodies a patient-centered philosophy designed to support individuals' choices, help people function at their highest level, and provide the best quality of life possible. This facility has 18 beds: three double occupancy rooms with shared bathroom; two single rooms with shared bathroom; and 10 private rooms with bathrooms.

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?