Care Aide | Long-Term Care (Casual) | Flexible Shifts

Interior Health; Merritt; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opps

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Care Aide to join our Long-term Care team at Coquihalla Gillis House in Merritt, BC. If delivering patient-centered care is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual, this casual opportunity may be for you.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support RN's and LPN's in developing and implementing individual care plans, assisting with daily living activities, mobility, safety, and comfort.

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)

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

Registration with BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker registry

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Care Aide to join our Long-term Care team at Coquihalla Gillis House in Merritt, BC. If delivering patient-centered care is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual, this casual opportunity may be for you.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support RN's and LPN's in developing and implementing individual care plans, assisting with daily living activities, mobility, safety, and comfort.