Health Care Aide (HCA) - Casual

Optimaliving; Vernon; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in health care is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) for The Hamlets at Vernon. This individual will provide essential hands-on personal care and assist residents with daily activities, while working flexible shifts. Candidates must possess relevant certification, demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, and display compassion and professionalism in providing care. Join a team dedicated to creating a supportive living environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with provincial health care registry.
• Preferred experience in residential care setting.
• Familiarity with infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents.
• Perform light housekeeping in resident suites.
• Assist with laundry and meal services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Compassion

Education

Health Care Aid certification

Job description

Let us welcome you home to The Hamlets at Vernon in Vernon, 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.

The HCA - Causal will be responsible for hands-on personal care services, light housekeeping and meal service assistance, as well as participation in social-recreational activities. The candidate must be available to work a flexible schedule, including day, evening, and night shifts on both weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities:

• Performs light housekeeping in resident suites and common areas
• Support personal care activities; dressing, bathing, incontinence
• Safe transfers
• Respond to medical emergencies in a calm manner
• Assists with resident laundry and meal service as needed
• Follow Care Plans and report any changes or concerns
• Working with residents to meet care requirements
• Demonstrate ongoing competence utilizing knowledge, skill, judgment, and evidence-based practice in caring for aging adult is vital in this role
• Ensure accordance with provincial continuing care health service standards, legislation, codes, regulations, and employment and safety statutes
• Demonstrate awareness of accident and injury prevention, through safe work practices and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of provincial Health Care Aid certification
• Registered with provincial health care registry
• Experience in a residential care setting is preferred
• Demonstrate infection control procedures
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partners
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, squat, kneel and lift 25 pounds
• Display compassion, education, proficiency, and experience while assisting residents

Conditions of Employment

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