Health Care Aide (HCA) - Casual

Optima Living; Victoria; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Health Care Aide to provide essential personal care and support to residents in a vibrant community. In this fulfilling role, you will assist with daily living activities, ensure a safe and clean environment, and participate in engaging social-recreational activities. Your dedication to resident-centered care will make a significant impact on the lives of those you serve. Join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence in care. This is a wonderful opportunity to grow your skills and make a real difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Completion of provincial Health Care Aid certification is mandatory.
• Experience in a residential care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services including dressing and bathing.
• Perform light housekeeping and assist with meal services.
• Respond calmly to medical emergencies and follow care plans.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Compassion

Education

Health Care Aid Certification

Job description

Let us welcome you home at Oakwood Manor 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 that is responsible for hands-on personal care services, medication administration, light housekeeping and meal service assistance, as well as participation in social-recreational activities.

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications and Experience:

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

Conditions of Employment:

1. Completion of CPR and First Aid
2. Clear Police Information Check
3. Clear Vulnerable Sector Check