Care Aide | Long Term Care

Interior Health; Keremeos; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced Care Aide to join the Long-term Care team at Orchard Haven in Keremeos, BC. This role involves working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing support in a long-term care setting.

You will assist with personal care, perform nursing procedures, and help maintain a safe environment. The position is casual, offering flexible hours between 0-37.5 hours weekly. Join us and enjoy the extensive benefits and beautiful lifestyle in Keremeos!

Qualifications

• Grade 10 completed.
• Graduated from a recognized Nursing Assistant / Health Care Aide Program.
• Registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker registry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Support mobility, transfers, and related equipment.
• Perform nursing procedures like taking vital signs.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Observe and report patient behavior changes.
• Accompany clients on outings and social activities.
• Perform clerical duties and delegated tasks.

Education

Grade 10

Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant / Health Care Aide Program

Registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker registry

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Care Aide to join our Long-term Care team at Orchard Haven in Keremeos, BC. If delivering patient-centered care is your passion and you are a reliable, flexibl, living in the Keremeos area and 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

• 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 Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

About this Location

Keremeos is a vibrant, agricultural community located in the beautiful Similkameen Valley of British Columbia. The valley area is home to many ranches, orchards and wineries due to its year round mild, dry climate with long hot summers! Whether you like to swim in the fresh, clean waters of the Similkameen River, take a leisurely rafting trip, hike or bike through stunning scenery - Keremeos has it all!

Come join our team and see why we're one of 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)