Compassionate Home Support Worker — Caring Team Role

Retirement-Concepts-1; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

West Coast Seniors Housing Management is hiring a Home Support Worker for our communities in Nanaimo, BC. The role provides holistic care under the Assisted Living Clinical Manager, adhering to policies and protecting residents' rights and dignity.

The HSW assists with daily living activities, medication support, and monitoring resident progress while engaging them in social and recreational activities. Night shifts may include housekeeping duties as part of routine tasks.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized Care Aide Program.
• Active registration with the British Columbia Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.
• Valid First Aid Level 1 certification and current CPR.
• Medication Administration Certification required.
• Previous experience in a care community preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check (Provincial guidelines).
• Ability to push, pull, stoop, crouch, lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Be an engaged collaborative team player, developing and maintaining professional relationships that support and strengthen the organizational culture and purpose.
• Provides personal care for residents including medication assistance, bathing, grooming, dressing, assisting with meals, oral hygiene and other care duties.
• Responds to call bell alarms.
• Observes and monitors residents' progress, symptoms and behavioral changes; reports significant observations.
• Involves residents in organizing and maintaining their home environment according to their wishes and needs.
• Encourages residents to participate in social, physical, spiritual and recreational activities.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of community policies, procedures and safety practices.
• Attends community and education programs.
• Night shift includes housekeeping duties per night routine.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Mobility & lifting

Team collaboration

Education

Care Aide Program

Job description

West Coast Seniors Housing Management is hiring a Home Support Worker for our communities in Nanaimo, BC. The role provides holistic care under the Assisted Living Clinical Manager, adhering to policies and protecting residents' rights and dignity.

The HSW assists with daily living activities, medication support, and monitoring resident progress while engaging them in social and recreational activities. Night shifts may include housekeeping duties as part of routine tasks.