Continuing Care Assistant

Island Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in British Columbia seeks a Nursing Assistant to deliver patient care and assist in various therapeutic programs. Candidates must possess a recognized Nursing Assistant qualification, be registered with the BC Care Aide Registry, and demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills. This full-time position focuses on ensuring patient safety and improving care quality.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program.
• Registered with the BC Care Aide Registry.
• Grade 10 education.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to assigned residents and patients.
• Performs nursing procedures such as taking temperature, pulse, and respiration.
• Assists in social, recreational, diversional, and physical therapy programs.

Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Physical Ability

Organizational Skills

Equipment Operation

Education

Grade 10

Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program

Registered with the BC Care Aide Registry

Job description

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Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, and under the general supervision of the Charge Nurse, provides nursing care to assigned residents and patients. Performs nursing procedures such as taking temperature, pulse and respiration in addition to patient care duties relating to feeding, personal hygiene, and transporting of patients. Assists in the various programmes for social, recreational, diversional, and physical therapy and performs clerical duties such as assembling and maintaining patient charts.

QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And Experience

Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Registered with the BC Care Aide Registry.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
  
  

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD450.pdf

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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