Continuing Care Assistant - (221505)

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 care to residents and patients. Key responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with patient hygiene, and performing clerical duties. Candidates should have graduated from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program and be registered with the BC Care Aide Registry. Strong communication skills and physical ability are essential. This position highlights the importance of enhancing patient care quality.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 completion and nursing assistant program graduation.
• Registration with the BC Care Aide Registry.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to residents and patients.
• Assist in social, recreational, and therapeutic programs.
• Perform clerical duties such as maintaining patient charts.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform job duties

Organizational skills

Ability to operate equipment

Education

Graduation from a 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.