Continuing Care Assistant - (219597)

Island Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in British Columbia is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide care to residents and patients. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with personal hygiene, and maintaining patient records. Candidates should have completed a Nursing Assistant Program and be registered with the BC Care Aide Registry. The role requires effective communication skills and physical ability to perform duties.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 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 such as taking temperature, pulse, and respiration.
• Assist in various programs for social and recreational therapy.
• Perform clerical duties like assembling patient charts.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

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.

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