Care Aide | Long Term Care

Interior Health; Penticton; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; 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 our casual Long-term Care team at Trinity Care Centre in Penticton, BC. The role supports patients under RN/LPN supervision and focuses on physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Typical duties include assisting with personal care, mobility, and daily living activities, performing basic nursing observations, and helping maintain a safe, clean environment. This casual position offers flexible hours on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant / Health Care Aide Program or equivalent.
• Active registration with BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker registry.
• Grade 10 minimum education.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Support mobility, transfers and related equipment.
• Perform routine nursing observations (temp, pulse, respiration).
• Maintain a safe, clean environment through housekeeping tasks.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition.
• Accompany clients on outings and social activities.
• Support clerical tasks as delegated.

Skills

Personal care

Mobility assistance

Observation of changes

Communication with team

Education

Nursing Assistant Program

Health Care Aide Program

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Care Aide to join our casual Long-term Care team at Trinity Care Centre in Penticton, 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

• 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

The city of Penticton is located in BC’s scenic south central region in the Okanagan Valley. With its mild climate, easy accessibility, urban amenities and world-class recreational opportunities, it offers an attractive lifestyle. Boating, windsurfing, hiking and skiing are among the numerous outdoor leisure pursuits enjoyed here.

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?

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 (please include your active number)