Health Care Aide (HCA)

Nurse Next Door Home Care Services; Sechelt; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Career growth

24/7 support

Job summary

Nurse Next Door Home Care Services on the Sunshine Coast is actively seeking caring professionals to provide Happier Aging through in-home care. The role emphasizes flexible hours (12–35 hours) with meaningful, longer client visits and a supportive team environment.

You will help clients with daily living activities while following individualized care plans. We offer competitive compensation, a People Promise culture, and opportunities for growth and development, with a benefits package for

Qualifications

• 2 years of caregiving experience
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proof of BC Health Care Certification (Registry #)
• Current TB Screen and Criminal Record Check

Responsibilities

• Deliver Happier Aging and client-focused care in home and community settings
• Assist clients with activities of daily living (meal prep, light housekeeping, errands, companionship, personal care)
• Execute on the client’s care plan as outlined by the Care Designer
• Meet safety needs of the client and use equipment safely
• Review progress notes prior to a visit, complete records and documentation accurately
• Service the Sunshine Coast area
• Visit times (7am - 8pm) weekdays and weekends

Skills

Honest & reliable

Excellent communicator

Decisive & proactive

Calm under pressure

Compassionate & patient

Problem solver

Education

BC Health Care Certification (Registry #)

Criminal Record Check

Driver's license

Job description

Career with Purpose and Heart

Happier Aging Philosophy

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Caregiving as a Career

At Nurse Next Door, we believe that getting older doesn’t have to feel sad or helpless. Instead, aging should be celebrated. That’s what we call Happier Aging. We bring Happier Aging to everyone: ourselves, our team, our community and the world.

Happier Aging starts with you. Caregiving as a Career: a career that is respected, valued and offers personal professional growth opportunities.

We are redefining the home care industry and are a career destination in North America. We believe in Caregiving as a Career: a career that is respected, valued and offers personal professional growth opportunities.

Caregiving as a Career starts with our People Promise, entered in the belief that you can thrive at work and have fun along the way. This is what we are all about.

We form genuine relationships and support our team members to achieve their wildest dreams through leading with care, our Bold Kindness philosophy.

Are You Looking For

• Control over your work / life balance
• Flexible working hours (minimum 12 hours - maximum 35 hours) that fit into your schedule
• Longer visits with clients to enable delivery of care (2-3 hours rather than 30-45 minutes)
• A great team environment
• Competitive compensation
• A career that truly helps our community and makes a difference

We Are Looking For Exceptional Team Members Who Are

• Honest and reliable
• Great communicators and an even better listener
• Competent at making decisions, demonstrates initiative and common sense
• Cool and calm under pressure
• Compassionate and patient
• Able to problem solve

What We Offer

• Nurse Next Door People Promise, you love coming to work
• Flexibility in hours and scheduling to match your lifestyle needs
• Compensation: $22.00 to $25.00 per hour
• Benefits package (24+ hours worked per week)
• Growth and career development24/7 assistance related to client care

Responsibilities And Duties

• Passion for delivering Happier Aging and client focused care in home and community settings
• Assisting clients with activities of daily living: meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, companionship, personal care
• Execute on the client’s care plan as outlined by the Care Designer
• Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly
• Function within the limits of your own experience and knowledge, while practicing safely and competently within the job description
• Reviewing progress notes prior to a visit, completing records and documentation accurately and carrying out all assignments as requested.
• Service the Sunshine Coast area
• Visit times (7am - 8pm) weekdays and weekends

Requirements

• 2 years previous caregiving experience
• Exception communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proof of BC Health Care Certification (Registry #)
• Current TB Screen and Criminal Record Check
• Must be able to legally work in BC, Canada to apply for this position
• Valid driver’s license

Nurse Next Door is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made throughout the recruitment process and during employment.