Health Care Aide

The Good Samaritan Society; Salmon Arm; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

The Good Samaritan Society is hiring a Health Care Aide in a permanent part-time role (0.59 FTE) with shift hours 1500-2200. Wage is 31.64 CAD per hour. The ideal candidate will hold a Health Care Aide certificate or equivalent, be registered with BC Care Aide Registry, and possess First Aid and Food Safe 1 certification.

English communication and strong interpersonal skills are essential. Responsibilities include assisting residents with daily living activities, following care plans, and

Qualifications

• Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent is required.
• Grade 12 or GED required.
• BC Care Aide Registry registration required.
• First Aid certification required.
• Food Safe 1 certification required (BC).

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, meals, grooming, mobility).
• Provide care in line with the care plan and standards of care.
• Advocate for residents and communicate changes to the care team.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver resident-centered care.
• Promote teamwork and peer support within the care environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written English

Flexibility

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent

Grade 12 or GED

BC Care Aide Registry

First Aid

Food Safe 1

Job description

Employment Type Permanent Part-Time 0.59 FTE

Hours of Work 1500-2200 (Row 22)

Start Date Until candidate found

End Date Until the return of the incumbent

Wages $31.64/hour

Employee Group HEU

As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose.

The Health Care Aide collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to ensure resident/client care is delivered in a way that acknowledges resident choice, dignity, privacy, independence, spirituality and individuality inclusive of a home-like environment:

• Recognizes resident/clients as unique individuals with unique cultural, spiritual and psychosocial needs
• Advocate for our resident/clients and observe and collaborate with the team to report any changes in the residents/clients condition as well as any residents/clients needs or concerns
• Engage in activities of daily living and respond to residents/clients needs for assistance with bathing, dressing, meal service, grooming, and portering, while respecting the residents/clients choice
• Provides quality service according to the care plan and the GSS/GSC Standards of Care including development and updating of care guides/plans
• Promotes team work by helping others as a peer coach through the sharing of knowledge and experience to enhance residents/clients care.

The ideal candidate will bring to this opportunity:

• Recognized Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent
• Grade 12 or GED
• First Aide
• BC: Registration with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry
• BC: Food Safe 1 (post July 29, 2013) or equivalent
• Able to communicate information in English both verbally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal courteously and positively with residents/clients, resident’s family, visitors and team members
• Demonstrates flexibility by changing routine to accommodate residents/clients needs

Requirements:

• A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and Clearance Letter prior to the hire date.
• A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Reconciliation

Good Samaritan is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Internal Closing Date: October 15, 2026

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, existing GSS/GSC staff will be given priority