Health Care Aide Casual AgeCare Glenwarren

AgeCare; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health care organization is seeking a Health Care Aide in Victoria, BC, to provide personal care and support to seniors. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities and reporting on residents' conditions. Candidates should have a graduate diploma in the Health Care Aide program and strong communication skills. This part-time role offers a competitive wage of CA$28.74 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors in community health services.
• Demonstrated sound skills in providing personal care.
• Willingness to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the plan of care determined by the supervisor.
• Assist residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Observe and report changes in residents' conditions.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of Health Care Aide program

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Job description

AgeCare Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Reporting to Community Care RN Case Managers, the Health Care Aide provides personal care and performs selected tasks, which are within their knowledge and skill, under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and standards, policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• To adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor;
• To facilitate residents; move in and transfers where applicable;
• To observe and report on residents / clients care / service utilizing appropriate forms or tools;
• To assist the resident / client with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living;
• To observe and report on changes in residents / clients condition to supervisor;
• To escalate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as appropriate;
• To plan and prepare nutritious meals as required;
• To assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids;
• To demonstrate understanding of resident / client needs and maximize abilities;
• To provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the resident / client / family;
• To maintain resident / client information confidentiality;
• To respond to resident / client / family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to supervisor;
• To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents / clients equipment , belongings, and nursing equipment;
• To observe & report to the Client Service Supervisor any concerns regarding clients safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by his / her supervisor & advocate on client behalf to ensure client safety is maintained;
• To engage with other agencies involved in resident / client care as directed;
• To attend in services to develop knowledge and skills;
• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• To uphold and promote the organizations values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Code of Conduct;
• To complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 500 hours of theory & practicum)

Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting

Must possess strong written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated organizational and time management skills

Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills

Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended

Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting / transferring clients.

Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Wage Levelling Salary : $28.74 per hour

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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