Healthcare Assistant (Casual)

The Care Group; Sidney; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in community healthcare is seeking Casual Registered Care Aides to join their dedicated team in sunny Sidney, BC. This role is essential in providing holistic care, ensuring residents' well-being, and maintaining a safe environment. With a competitive starting wage and opportunities for professional development, this position offers a rewarding experience in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have the necessary qualifications, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for advanced learning

Extended medical benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved Care Aide or Nursing assistant program.
• Registered and in good standing with the BC Care Aide Registry.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene and emotional care to residents.
• Monitor and document changes in resident’s health status.

Skills

Holistic personal care

Emotional support

Communication skills

Monitoring health status

Education

Approved Care Aide program

Registered with BC Care Aide Registry

First Aid Certification

WHMIS Certification

Food Safe Certification

Tools

Electric beds

Mechanical lifts

Wheelchairs

Job description

At The Care Group we believe our residents deserve excellence in care and we strive to achieve this by working as a team towards our common goal - a happy and healthy resident. The Care Group (“TCG”) offers high-quality complex care services across our nine (9) homes in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for Casual Registered Care Aides to join our Sidney Care team!

What is in for you?

• Starting wage levelling at $29.83.

Beyond the perks that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider, we offer opportunities for advanced learning and professional development, comprehensive benefits package including extended medical.

PRIMARY DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide holistic personal, emotional and psychosocial care to residents.
• Provide personal hygiene, oral care, skincare, toileting, bathing, feeding, dressing, and grooming.
• Use a variety of specialized equipment such as electric beds, mechanical lifts, tubs, and wheelchairs.
• Actively participate in facility meetings and education programs.
• Assist in admission, discharge, and transfer of residents.
• Be fluent in verbal, written, and electronic communication in English.
• Ensure highest resident safety and well-being.
• Monitor, report, and document changes in resident’s health status.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an approved Care Aide, RCA, Nursing assistant, or PSW program.
• Registered and in good standing with the BC Care Aide Registry.
• Must have a valid Canadian work permit.
• Current First Aid, WHMIS, and Food Safe Certificates.
• Must be in good health and be physically able to perform all aspects of the position.
• Previous experience in Long Term Care preferred.
• Proof of full vaccination.

About us:

Sidney Care is located on Vancouver Island in sunny Sidney, BC and offers residential care to 54 clients. Sidney Care has been in operation for many years and provides a home-like environment to its residents. The facility was recently renovated and is tastefully decorated. Sidney Care works in collaboration with the Vancouver Island Health Authority, to ensure quality care to all of our clients.

If this opportunity is not a fit for your background and experience, please feel free to forward to any interested colleagues.

We invite interested candidates to submit their resume in confidence. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews.