Care Aide (Various Areas)

Vancouver Coastal Health; Powell River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health organization as a Care Aide, where you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate care to clients in a supportive environment. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated interdisciplinary team, following established care plans and utilizing specialized equipment to ensure the well-being of clients. With a commitment to innovation and community health, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Enjoy comprehensive health benefits, career growth opportunities, and a culture that values teamwork and inclusivity.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training

Leadership development opportunities

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Grade 10 and completion of a recognized Health Care Assistant Program required.
• Eligible for registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering client care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Follow care plans for personal care and monitor clients' progress.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients and staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Respectful interaction

Physical ability

Organizational skills

Operating Patient Care Information Systems

Education

Grade 10 education

Health Care Assistant Program

Tools

Mechanical aides (specialty beds, wheelchairs)

Patient Care Information Systems

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $29.83/Hr. - CAD $29.83/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Care Aide with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Care Aide to join the Combined Medical Surgical Nursing at qathet General Hospital in Powell River, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Care Aide at Vancouver Coastal Health you will make your impact by:

• Working under the functional direction of a Registered Nurse or other designate and in cooperation with interdisciplinary team members to assist in the delivery of client care.
• Following established care plans to provide personal care; bathe, groom, dress, assist with meals and oral hygiene and perform nursing care duties as applicable.
• Responding to call bells/alarms.
• Observing and monitoring clients’ progress, symptoms and behavioural changes and reporting/recording significant observations.
• Utilizing mechanical aides such as specialty beds, wheelchairs and stretchers to transport clients and providing assistance with lifting and/or transferring of clients following established lifting/safety techniques.
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment for clients and staff.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Grade 10 (including English 10). Successful graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Eligible for registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and proficiently both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively and respectfully.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment (such as Patient Care Information Systems).

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan.
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families.
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.