Continuing Care Assistant - (217159)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in British Columbia is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide essential nursing care to patients and assist with various duties including social and physical therapy programs. Candidates must have completed a recognized Nursing Assistant Program and be registered with the BC Care Aide Registry. Strong communication, organizational skills, and physical stamina are essential. This role prioritizes patient and staff safety in alignment with health authority values.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to assigned residents and patients.
• Perform nursing procedures and patient care duties.
• Assist in social, recreational, and physical therapy programs.
• Perform clerical duties related to patient charts.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Education

Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program

Registered with the BC Care Aide Registry

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.