Health Aide (RCA HCA) Long-Term Care Only

Island Health; Parksville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Health Aide to assist residents in long-term care. This entry-level role focuses on meeting patients' daily needs while promoting autonomy and ensures a safe and supportive environment under the supervision of nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent.
• Registered with the BC Care Aide registry.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with activities of daily living.
• Promotes residents' autonomy and choice.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to deal effectively with others

Operate related equipment

Physically capable of performing duties

Typing ability

Education

Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program

Registered with the BC Care Aide registry

Job description

Health Aide (RCA HCA) Long-Term Care Only

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Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. Continuous quality and safety improvement are inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager and under the supervision and direction of the registered nurse or designate, the Health Aide assists residents/clients in activities of daily living to meet physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs, maintaining optimal functioning while promoting residents' autonomy and choice.

Qualifications:

• Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program such as a Health Aide program or equivalent.
• Registered with the BC Care Aide registry.

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Operate related equipment.
• Physically capable of performing duties.
• Typing ability.

Link to full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD3017.pdf

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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