Health Care Aide

SE Health; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Pension

Staff perks

Job summary

SE Health is hiring and invites dedicated RCWs to join a national social enterprise focused on seniors health. You will work within a collaborative care team to support residents to live and age well, applying up-to-date best practices with heart.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, medication reminders, meal preparation, observation, and documentation. A supportive, respectful, and proactive approach is expected, with flexibility for shifts.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 completion is required.
• Health Care Aide/Residential Care Aide certificate or equivalent.
• Food Safe certificate is preferred.
• Registration with BC Care Aide Association is required.
• Driver’s license (Class 4) is an asset and may be supported.
• Immunization and TB testing up to date.
• Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check within 12 months.
• First Aid and CPR Level C must be current.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (eating, transfers, bathing, hygiene).
• Administer medications and provide reminders per policy.
• Plan and prepare meals and do shopping as needed.
• Observe clients and report changes or unsafe conditions.
• Maintain care records and progress notes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Good communication

Organizational skills

Education

Grade 12 completion

Health Care Aide certificate

Food Safe certificate

BC Care Aide Association registration

Class 4 BC Driver’s license (asset)

Standard First Aid & Level C CPR

Job description

Make an Impact on Seniors Health!

SE Health RCWs are the best of the best. We provide care and independence to our residents, using a client- and family-centered approach that incorporates the most current research into practice. When you choose to join SE Health, you become part of a diverse and collaborative care team where you’ll apply your skills – and your heart – to provide services that support our residents to live and age well. You’ll make a difference in their lives, and they’ll make a difference in yours!

Make an Impact on Seniors Health!

SE Health RCWs are the best of the best. We provide care and independence to our residents, using a client- and family-centered approach that incorporates the most current research into practice. When you choose to join SE Health, you become part of a diverse and collaborative care team where you’ll apply your skills – and your heart – to provide services that support our residents to live and age well. You’ll make a difference in their lives, and they’ll make a difference in yours!

Why join our team?

• Competitive Total Rewards. So much more than a paycheque! Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, and exclusive staff perks.
• Growth That Meets Your Ambition. Build your skills with education bursaries, tuition support, ongoing training and mentorship. Our leadership team is available 24/7 to help you practice to full scope and deliver excellent care. With diverse roles and locations across Canada, you’ll have opportunities to explore new career paths or move into support and leadership positions.
• Empowerment. At our facility, our nurses are provided with a full degree of autonomy of practice, provide clinical leadership to our multi-disciplinary team every day, and are supported with leading-edge training related to Palliative and aging.
• Innovative. At SE, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve. You’ll be encouraged and supported to identify and make improvements to the way we do our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into Senior’s Health and Aging.
• Purpose & Impact

Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Canada.

• Manage your life. At SE, you’ll be supported with the time you need to meet the needs of your clients and meet your own needs, develop yourself and your career, and be part of a team.

Job Responsibilities/duties

• Assist clients with activities of daily living, such as feeding, lifts and transfers, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene and toileting
• Perform delegated tasks for duties such as catheter care, suppositories, non-sterile dressings and mobilization routines for complex care clients
• Administer medication to clients and provide medication reminders, in accordance to established policy
• Plans, prepares and serves meals and shops for groceries
• Observes clients and their environments and report unsafe conditions and behavioral and physical changes
• Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as communication books and progress notes
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Grade 12 completion
• Health Care Aide/Residential Care Aide certificate
• Food Safe Certificate
• Registration with BC Care Aide Association
• Class 4 BC Driver’s license and access to a vehicle is an asset (Monetary assistance provided to obtain class 4)
• Up to date immunization record including a current TB test within 1 year.
• A satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check issued in the past 12 months
• Current Standard First Aid & Level C CPR
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team, with excellent organizational skills to manage your schedule.
• Compassionate, respectful, and sincere manner, with ability to deal with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner Effective problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• This is a physically demanding position and requires hand, arm and shoulder dexterity, sensory ability, lifting to a maximum of approximately fifty-five (55) pounds, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and frequent movement.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Home Management skills
• Flexible working hours – able to work overnight, evening and weekends
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingAbility to organize and prioritize
• Experience with quadriplegics and behavioral conditions such as Dementia & Autism would be an asset

About SE Health

SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness and exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We lead with empathy, dignity and purpose while building a future where everyone can realize their full health and well-being potential. We’re also an inclusive, supportive workplace offering competitive compensation, strong benefits and real opportunities to grow. We’re All In Together.

Accessibility

If you require accommodations due to illness or disability, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]

AI and compensation details

We use AI to take notes during our interview. All applications and interviews are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. This role is a new position. The hiring pay range is $27.92–$29.60 per hour, based on experience.