Health Care Aide - AgeCare Glenwarren

Bloom Limited Partnership; Victoria; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay & benefits

Career growth

Supportive culture

Meaningful work

Community feel

Recognition

Job summary

AgeCare Glenwarren in Victoria, BC is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) to join our care team. You will work under the supervision of a Staff Nurse to deliver safe and thorough basic care to residents, in line with individual care plans and facility policies.

Responsibilities include bathing, transfers using lifts, assisting with meals, routine treatments, and supporting residents with activities and mobility within the facility.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in continuing care or related environment preferred.
• Post-secondary education is an asset.
• Fluent in English, both oral and written.
• PCA/HCA certificate or equivalent education credential.
• Active registration with CLHA (Alberta) is noted.

Responsibilities

• Bath, shower, and wash residents per the care plan.
• Assist transfers with ceiling/mechanical lifts and PPE.
• Feed and assist residents during meals and snacks.
• Provide routine treatments and care procedures under nurse supervision.
• Support residents to move around the facility and attend activities.

Skills

English fluency

Education

PCA/HCA certificate or equivalent

Job description

Work Location

AgeCare Glenwarren Address: 1230 Balmoral Road, Victoria, BC FTE: 0 Employment Type: Casual

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

• Great Pay & Benefits: 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.

Salary

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.

Guiding Principles

• 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