Health Care Aide

Interior HomeCare Solutions; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Kamloops is seeking dedicated Care Aides to provide nursing and home support services to clients. Candidates must possess a valid Driver’s License, be knowledgeable about caregiving equipment, and have strong communication skills. This position offers flexibility in scheduling and benefits upon completion of probation. The role requires maintaining professional relationships and assisting with the clients' lifestyle and care plans.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Schedule

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License and Reliable Vehicle.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment such as lifts, slings, scales.
• Ability to clearly and objectively communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Input into development and evaluation of Resident’s Care Plans.
• Maintain professional relationships with Clients and families.
• Assist in keeping the Client’s home tidy and clean.

Skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Tools

Lifts

Slings

Scales

Job description

Overview

Interior HomeCare Solutions has been providing nursing, rehabilitative, therapeutic, hospice, and assistive care services to children, adults, and seniors in the comfort of their homes for over 25 years.

We are seeking dedicated Care Aides to join our community home support team in Kamloops!

Benefits

• Medical, dental and extended benefits upon successful completion of employment probation and meeting eligibility requirements
• Employee Assistance Program
• 24-hour on-call supervisor support
• Paid kilometers between clients
• Flexible Schedule

Responsibilities

• With other members of the team, has input into the development, implementation and evaluation of the Resident’s Lifestyle and Care Plans.
• Maintains professional relationships and communication with Clients, family members/significant others, team members, etc.
• Maintains documents as per Client care plan.
• Assists in keeping the Client’s home tidy and clean.
• Participates in the multi-tasking concept.
• Supports the vision, mission and value statements; guiding principles; philosophy of care, etc.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License and Reliable Vehicle.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment such as but not limited to lifts, slings, scales, etc.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics.
• Knowledge of Routine Practices infection control techniques.
• Knowledge of delegation of task processes.
• Time management skills to prioritize and organize workload.
• Understands the significance and maintenance of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of the legal aspects of documentation.
• Skills to mentor and assist team members.
• Understands the concepts of multitasking/multiskilling.
• Ability to clearly and objectively communicate (verbally and in written format) in English.
• Physical and mental ability to carry out duties.

Other Titles

• Community Health Worker, Personal Support Worker, Care Aide

We want to thank all candidates for their interest. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $25.55-$29.33 per hour

Experience

• Caregiving: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification

• Driver’s License (required)

Location

• Kamloops, BC (required)

Work Location: In person