Health Care Aide - Casual

Optima Living; Victoria; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Living is seeking a Health Care Aide to join their team in Victoria, BC. The role emphasizes providing personal care services, including medication administration and support for daily activities. Candidates are expected to be compassionate and skilled in communication, with necessary healthcare certifications. Experience in a residential care setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of provincial Health Care Aide certification required.
• Registration with provincial health care registry is necessary.
• Experience in a residential care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care services to residents.
• Administer medication and assist with activities of daily living.
• Ensure compliance with care plans and safety regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Compassion

Education

Health Care Aide certification

Medication Administration course

Job description

Let us welcome you home to Parkwood Court in Victoria, BC.

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia.

Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada. Our Vision: For every person to feel at home. This is truly supported by our credo.

Let us welcome you home. All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents, and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident is the focus of all our endeavors. We are currently seeking a Health Care Aide to join our team. The role involves providing hands-on personal care services, medication administration, light housekeeping, meal service assistance, and participation in social-recreational activities.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs light housekeeping in resident suites and common areas
2. Supports personal care activities such as dressing, bathing, incontinence care
3. Performs simple transfers
4. Responds calmly to medical emergencies
5. Assists with resident laundry and meal service as needed
6. Follows Care Plans and reports any changes or concerns
7. Works with residents to meet their care requirements
8. Demonstrates ongoing competence utilizing knowledge, skills, judgment, and evidence-based practices in caring for aging adults
9. Ensures compliance with provincial continuing care health service standards, legislation, codes, regulations, and safety statutes
10. Practices accident and injury prevention through safe work procedures
11. Performs other duties as assigned to support operational requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Completion of provincial Health Care Aide certification
• Registration with provincial health care registry
• Completion of Medication Administration course
• Experience in a residential care setting preferred
• Demonstrates infection control procedures
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors, and operational partners
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple requests
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and problem-solve
• Flexibility to work various shifts
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, bend, squat, kneel, and lift 25 pounds
• Displays compassion, education, proficiency, and experience in resident care

Conditions of Employment:

• Completion of CPR and First Aid
• Clear Police Information Check
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check