Continuing Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading health authority in British Columbia is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct care to patients and residents. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing basic nursing procedures and assisting in various therapeutic programs. This is an entry-level full-time position, requiring grade 10 education and registration with the BC Care Aide Registry.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Physical Ability

Organizational Skills

Equipment Operation

Education

Grade 10 plus recognized Nursing Assistant Program

Job description

Be among the first 25 applicants

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 shared responsibility. 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 related to feeding, personal hygiene, and transporting patients. Assists in 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

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care