Health Aide (RCA HCA) Long-Term Care Only - (217951)

Island Health; Central Saanich; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority is seeking a Health Aide in Central Saanich, Canada. The role involves assisting residents with daily living activities to meet their physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. Candidates should have completed Grade 10 and a recognized Nursing Assistant Program, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. This position promotes resident autonomy and requires physical capability to perform duties.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist residents/clients with daily living activities.
• Promote residents' autonomy and choice.
• Support residents' physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Typing ability

Education

Grade 10 and Nursing Assistant Program

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

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

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

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Operate related equipment.
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to type.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD3017.pdf

https://jd.viha.ca/JD3017.pdf