Health Care Aide/Personal Support Worker in Kelowna

Qualicare; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local home care provider is looking for compassionate and reliable Personal Support Workers to join their team in Kelowna. As a Health Care Aide, you will assist clients with personal care, meal preparation, and companionship while following their care plans. Ideal candidates will have a Health Care Aide Certificate, CPR/First Aid training, and a willingness to make a positive impact in the lives of clients with medical illnesses. This position offers flexible scheduling and competitive wages.

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Referral bonuses

Free education and training with QPath Career Pathways Program

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring individuals with a Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent.
• Must possess current CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain it.
• Ability to follow a care plan and document/chart properly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Prepare meals and light housekeeping.
• Accompany clients on outings and provide companionship.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliable

Meal Preparation

Light Housekeeping

Medication Assistance

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent

Current CPR/First Aid training

Tools

Mobile phone

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Competitive salary

Benefits/Perks

• Shifts ranging anywhere from 4 hours up to 12 hours
• Flexible working hours - Select your own shifts
• PPE provided (Personal protective equipment)
• Competitive Wages
• Referral bonuses
• Continuing education programs
• Ongoing shifts in order to build close relationships with our clients
• Making a difference in the lives of those dealing with medical illnesses and age-related complications
• Free education and training with QPath Career Pathways Program

Company Overview

Qualicare Homecare Kelowna is looking for compassionate, caring, and reliable individuals to join our family as Personal Support Workers (PSWs)/ Care aides. Qualicare Kelowna offers home care services that focus on providing the best quality of life for our clients and peace of mind for their families.

Qualicare Kelowna has immediate openings for Personal Support Workers/ Health Care Aides!

Job Summary

The Health Care Aide is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of the Care Coordinator and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with personal care and hygiene
• Meal Preparation
• Light Housekeeping
• Accompany clients on outings
• Shopping and errands
• Medication Assist/ Reminders
• Ambulation and transporting of clients
• Provide companionship to clients
• Ability to follow care plan
• Documentation/Charting

Qualifications

• Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent (foreign-trained nurse, nursing student).
• Current CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain
• Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
• Ability to travel around the location territory
• Access to Internet/mobile phone
• Driver's license/ must have a car