Continuing Care Assistant - (214263)

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

Job summary

Island Health seeks a Nursing Assistant to deliver patient care under supervision. Responsibilities include performing nursing tasks and assisting with recreational programs. Ideal candidates are graduates of a recognized Nursing Assistant Program and registered with the BC Care Aide Registry.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 and graduation from a Nursing Assistant Program.
• Registered with the BC Care Aide Registry.
• Ability to communicate effectively and deal with others.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to assigned residents and patients.
• Perform nursing procedures including taking vital signs.
• Assist in social and recreational programs.

Skills

Effective communication

Dealing with others

Physical ability

Work organization

Operating equipment

Education

Grade 10 plus recognized Nursing Assistant Program

Registered with the BC Care Aide Registry

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.

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