Compassionate Health Care Aide — Growth & Meaningful Work

AgeCare Ltd.; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career advancement

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) to join our care team in Victoria, BC. Under the supervision of a Staff Nurse, you will assist with daily resident care and basic treatments in line with care plans.

Bathing, transfers, feeding, and assisting with meals are core duties in this role, with opportunities to accompany residents to activities and therapy sessions. Requirements include completion of a PCA/HCA certificate, active CLHA registration, and at least one year of continuing care

Qualifications

• One year of experience in continuing care or related environment preferred.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
• Completion of a recognized PCA/HCA 2002 or greater certificate.
• Active registration with CLHA.

Responsibilities

• Bath, shower, and wash residents.
• Assist transfers with ceiling lifts and transfer belts.
• Feed and assist with meals and nourishment.
• Refer to care plans for appropriate diets.
• Provide routine treatments under supervision of Staff Nurse.
• Assist residents to travel within the facility and to dining areas.
• Support movements with walkers or wheelchairs as needed.
• Accompany residents to beauty parlor, physiotherapy and recreation activities.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

PCA/HCA 2002 certificate or equivalent

Post-secondary education an asset

Job description

AgeCare is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) to join our care team in Victoria, BC. Under the supervision of a Staff Nurse, you will assist with daily resident care and basic treatments in line with care plans.

Bathing, transfers, feeding, and assisting with meals are core duties in this role, with opportunities to accompany residents to activities and therapy sessions. Requirements include completion of a PCA/HCA certificate, active CLHA registration, and at least one year of continuing care