Health Care Aide - AgeCare Glenwarren

AgeCare Ltd.; Victoria; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career advancement

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) to join our care team in Victoria, BC. Under the supervision of a Staff Nurse, you will assist with daily resident care and basic treatments in line with care plans.

Bathing, transfers, feeding, and assisting with meals are core duties in this role, with opportunities to accompany residents to activities and therapy sessions. Requirements include completion of a PCA/HCA certificate, active CLHA registration, and at least one year of continuing care

Qualifications

• One year of experience in continuing care or related environment preferred.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
• Completion of a recognized PCA/HCA 2002 or greater certificate.
• Active registration with CLHA.

Responsibilities

• Bath, shower, and wash residents.
• Assist transfers with ceiling lifts and transfer belts.
• Feed and assist with meals and nourishment.
• Refer to care plans for appropriate diets.
• Provide routine treatments under supervision of Staff Nurse.
• Assist residents to travel within the facility and to dining areas.
• Support movements with walkers or wheelchairs as needed.
• Accompany residents to beauty parlor, physiotherapy and recreation activities.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

PCA/HCA 2002 certificate or equivalent

Post-secondary education an asset

Job description

Work Location

Address: FTE: Employment Type: The Opportunity A Health Care Aide (HCA) works as a member of the care team, collaborating on the delivery of resident care, to meet individual needs within the level of knowledge, skill sets & competency. The HCA, under the supervision of a Staff Nurse, applies this knowledge and these skills to provide a wide variety of safe and thorough basic care and services to residents.

What You Will Do

• Bath, shower, and wash residents according to the NCP to promote resident personal comfort and well-being according to strict water temperature control procedures.
• Transfer/assist with resident transfers in and out of bed, to and from wheelchair, commode, or toilet, using appropriate Engineering Controls (Ceiling Lifts, Mechanical Lifts) and Personal Protective Equipment Controls (Transfer Belt).
• Feed/assist with feeding residents during meals and nourishment/snack times.
• Refer to care plan for appropriate diet to each resident.
• Provide routine treatments (e.g. skin creams, bowel protocols) and care procedures to residents, under the direction of the Staff Nurse.
• Assist residents to travel about the facility.
• Assist residents to and from the Dining Room for meals.
• Moving can be assisting the resident to walk without or with mechanical aids: walkers, wheelchairs and other types of positioning chairs (i.e. Broda Chairs).
• Assist residents to and from the Beauty Parlor, physiotherapy, and recreation activities.
• Accompany residents to social and therapy functions inside our facility.

What You Bring

• One year of experience in continuing care or related environment is preferred.
• Post-secondary education an asset.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
• Completion of a recognized Personal Care Aide (PCA/HCA 2002 or greater) Certificate Course or Equivalent Education Certificate.
• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with health benefits and paid time off.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for training, education, and advancement.
• Supportive Culture: A diverse and inclusive team where everyone is valued.
• Meaningful Work: Make a real impact on our residents' lives.
• Community Feel: Build strong connections with residents, their families, and your colleagues.
• Recognition: Your hard work is celebrated and rewarded.

About Us

For over 25 years, AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant and supportive communities, providing high-quality care and fostering meaningful connections. With over 50 communities across Alberta, BC and Ontario, we offer a comfortable, home-like atmosphere where residents can age with dignity and respect. Guided by our values of trust, quality, respect and teamwork, our compassionate and dedicated team is at the core of our success, ensuring that residents enjoy a rich quality of life in an environment tailored to their needs.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Wage Levelling Salary: $31.64 per hour

Since 1998 AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors. We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind. We want to hear from you if you are a talented, motivated, and embrace our guiding principles of: Trust: Act with integrity and fairness Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and compassion Quality: Relentlessly pursue excellence in care and service Teamwork: Uplift each other with positive energy and support