Compassionate Health Care Aide — Growth & Benefits

TSA The Salvation Army TSA; Canada; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

RRSP

Paid vacation

Sick time

Flexible work options

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Canada is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide personal care and support to residents in our care settings across BC. You will assist with bathing, meals, mobility, and daily activities, while maintaining safety, dignity and compassion.

Required: registration with the BC Care Aide Registry, Food Safe, First Aid/CPR, and a clear background check. We offer health and dental benefits, RRSP, paid vacation and sick time, and flexible work options to support growth and balance.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistance program as a Health Care Aide program.
• Must be registered and in good standing with the BC Care Aide Registry.
• Must have a clear Criminal Record check.
• Must have completed the 8 High Risk violence prevention modules on the Learning Hub.
• Must have a current Food Safe certificate.
• Must have a current First Aid and CPR certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care to residents such as bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene and care of skin and nails.
• Assists with transfers and mobilization of resident using body mechanics and mechanical aids such as walker, wheelchair, and lifts.
• Performs nursing procedures such as administering suppositories, enemas, collects specimens, recording intake and output and administering non‑sterile dressings.
• Records observations and reports any change/problems in resident's condition such as bowels/urine output, mobility, temperature, skin integrity, appetite, and behavior to designated Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Transports residents to and from dining room areas and transports residents to activity programs.
• Assists residents with meals by serving and collecting meal trays, feeding, and assisting residents at meal times, serves, and monitors intake of nourishments to designated resident and monitors output of residents.
• Changes and makes beds, sanitizes residents' basins, bedpans, and urinals.
• Replenishes unit and residents' supplies as needed from designated storage area.
• Reports shortage to Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment and safety hazards to Team Leader.
• Completes daily POC assessments on all assigned residents.
• Performs related clerical duties such as typing, answering the telephone, making appointments, and ordering supplies through stores.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Screening/background checks

Education

Grade 10 & HCA program

Job description

The Salvation Army in Canada is seeking a Health Care Aide to provide personal care and support to residents in our care settings across BC. You will assist with bathing, meals, mobility, and daily activities, while maintaining safety, dignity and compassion.

Required: registration with the BC Care Aide Registry, Food Safe, First Aid/CPR, and a clear background check. We offer health and dental benefits, RRSP, paid vacation and sick time, and flexible work options to support growth and balance.