Casual Health Care Aide (PV3583)

ProVita Care Management; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Pro Vita is looking for Health Care Aides / HCA with a passion for the elderly to join our team to support our residents in Long Term Care in Vancouver. The position offers a casual (permanent) shift with a wage of $31.64/hour and a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental coverage, EAP, and opportunities for continuing education and advancement.

Successful candidates must have BC Care Aide Registry registration, a recognized care aide/Nursing program (with dementia

Qualifications

• Provincial Registration with the BC Care Aide Registry.
• Graduation from a recognized Resident Care Aide /Nursing program which includes a Dementia Care component or has completed a recognized Dementia Care program.
• Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Passes and complies with Ministry of Justice Criminal record Check upon hire and every 5 years thereafter.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Directs and assists residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, washing, bowel and bladder care, bed making, dressing, nails, oral, skin and hair hygiene.
• Completes all documentation for the aforementioned activities of daily living.
• Lifts, transfers, porters and ambulates residents using the proper equipment/technique as identified in the resident’s care plan and the policies and procedures.
• Reports need for changes to resident’s care plan, as necessary.
• Conducts a pre-handling assessment prior to lifts, transfers and ambulation of residents.
• Performs and records routine nursing procedures as directed by the on- duty nurse .
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Resident Care Aide / Nursing program with Dementia Care component

Job description

Health Care Aide / HCA - Royal Arch

Pro Vita is looking for Health Care Aides / HCA with a passion for the elderly to join our team to support our residents in Long Term Care in Vancouver

Position Information

• Shift: Casual (Permanent)
• Wage: $31.64/hour

Salary & Benefits

Join our team and enjoy a competitive salary range of $31.64 per hour. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including extended health and dental coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, and opportunities for continuing education and advancement within the organization through Talent Management.

Health Care Aide / HCA Must Haves

• Provincial Registration with the BC Care Aide Registry.
• G raduation from a recognized Resident Care Aide /Nursing program which includes a Dementia Care component or has completed a recognized Dementia Care program.
• Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Passes and complies with Ministry of Justice Criminal record Check upon hire and every 5 years thereafter.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written.

Health Care Aide / HCA Nice to Haves

• Gerontological experience preferred.
• Maintains First Aide and CPR "A" certification.

Health Care Aide / HCA Responsibilities

• Directs and assists residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, washing, bowel and bladder care, bed making, dressing, nails, oral, skin and hair hygiene.
• Completes all documentation for the aforementioned activities of daily living.
• Lifts, transfers, porters and ambulates residents using the proper equipment/technique as identified in the resident’s care plan and the policies and procedures.
• Reports need for changes to resident’s care plan, as necessary.
• Conducts a pre-handling assessment prior to lifts, transfers and ambulation of residents.
• Performs and records routine nursing procedures as directed by the on- duty nurse .
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

*Please note that Healthcare wages are being adjusted and topped up by the government currently, February 2023.