Health Care Aide

The Salvation Army International; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

RRSPs

Flexibility at work

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Salvation Army in New Westminster, BC is seeking a dedicated Care Aide to assist residents with daily living activities and personal care. You will support mobility, meals, and comfort, while documenting changes for the nursing team.

As part of a compassionate care environment, you’ll ensure safety, hygiene, and dignity for residents, with a focus on teamwork and adherence to care plans and registries.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to work with residents and team members.
• Must complete BC Care Aide Registry requirements and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents (bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene).
• Report adverse conditions to the RN/LPN and team leader.
• Assist with transfers and mobilization using appropriate aids.
• Record intake/output and monitor residents’ condition and safety.
• Assist with meals, feeding, and monitoring nourishment intake.
• Maintain cleanliness and replenish supplies as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 10+

Health Care Aide program

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Care or designate, is responsible for assisting with all primary care duties related to feeding, personal hygiene, and assessment of residents emotional, physical and social well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care to residents such as bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene and care of skin and nails.
• Reports to team leader any adverse conditions observed in the resident like behavior changes, skin breakdowns and constipation.
• Assists with transfers and mobilization of resident using body mechanics and mechanical aides such as walker, wheelchair, and lifts.
• Performs nursing procedures such as administering suppositories, enemas, collects specimens, recording intake and output and administering non-sterile dressings.
• Records observations and reports any change/problems in resident's condition such as bowels/urine output, mobility, temperature, skin integrity, appetite, and behavior to designated Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Transports residents to and from dining room areas and transports residents to activity programs.
• Assists residents with meals by serving and collecting meal trays, feeding, and assisting residents at meal times, serves, and monitors intake of nourishments to designated resident and monitors output of residents.
• Changes and makes beds, sanitizes residents' basins, bedpans, and urinals.
• Replenishes unit and residents' supplies as needed from designated storage area.
• Reports shortage to Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment and safety hazards to Team Leader.
• Completes daily POC assessments on all assigned residents.
• Performs related clerical duties such as typing, answering the telephone, making appointments, and ordering supplies through stores.
• Must maintain good standing in the BC Care Aide Registry.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistance program as a Health Care Aide program.
• Must be registered and in good standing with the BC Care Aide Registry.
• Must have a clear Criminal Record check.
• Must have completed the 8 High Risk violence prevention modules on the Learning Hub.
• Must have a current Food Safe certificate.
• Must have a current First Aid and CPR certificate.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to deal with other effectively.
• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $31.64 to $31.64 with a maximum of $31.64. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Benefits

• Health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation and sick time
• RRSP’s
• Flexibility at work
• Expand our skills and advance our careers
• Culture of continuous learning and growth

Company Culture

Our employees are motivated by the fulfillment and meaning they experience as they serve people in need across Canada and Bermuda. Whether at the front-lines or in a support role, as part of our team you’ll work alongside a diverse and skilled group of purpose-driven professionals, empowered to provide exceptional service. We deeply value the relationships we build in the workplace, as well as the opportunities given to us such as the potential to experience flexibility at work, receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP’s, as well as to expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth. If you're looking for a career that allows you to find meaning, make an impact, and one that challenges you to grow and become the best version of yourself, join our dynamic team. There is a place for everyone to belong at The Salvation Army.