Care Aide (Various Areas)

Vancouver Coastal Health; Sechelt; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Care Aide, where you will play a crucial role in delivering compassionate care to clients at Sechelt Hospital. This position involves working closely with a Registered Nurse and an interdisciplinary team to provide personal care, monitor client progress, and maintain a safe environment. With a commitment to employee wellness and professional growth, this organization offers comprehensive health benefits, employer-paid training, and recognition programs to honor staff contributions. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Exclusive discounts for staff

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education 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 client care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Follow care plans and maintain a clean environment for clients.
• Monitor client progress and report significant observations.

Skills

Effective communication

Respectful interaction

Physical capability

Organizational skills

Operating Patient Care Information Systems

Education

Grade 10 education

Health Care Assistant Program

Tools

Mechanical aides (beds, wheelchairs)

Patient Care Information Systems

Job description

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

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Care Aide to join the team at Sechelt Hospital in Sechelt, 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.

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).

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

• 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.
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

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