Health Care Assistant

Home Instead; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Flexible scheduling options

Training provided for client needs

Opportunity to make a meaningfulImpact

Job summary

Home Instead in Nanaimo is seeking a Health Care Assistant to deliver compassionate in-home care, providing support with daily living tasks, meal prep, and health monitoring.

We offer flexible schedules, training, and opportunities to grow your career while making a meaningful impact in the lives of aging adults in our community. Interviews start soon; reside in Canada required.

Qualifications

• Valid Health Care Assistant license or equivalent.
• Clear criminal background check and vulnerable sector check.
• Reliable transportation to work.

Responsibilities

• Providing compassionate care to clients in their home setting.
• Assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Medication management.
• Preparing meals and ensuring proper nutrition.
• Assisting with light housekeeping tasks.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in clients' health and well-being.
• Companionship and engaging in meaningful activities with client.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Reliability

Education

Health Care Assistant license or equivalent

OFA First Aid Level 1

FOODSAFE Level 1

Job description

The team at Home Instead has one goal in mind - to provide the best experience for our professional caregivers by providing flexible schedules, opportunities to grow your career further and rewarding work by enhancing the lives of aging adults in our community. Home Instead provides a variety of medical and non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their home and meet the challenges of aging with dignity, care, and compassion. If you're looking to make a difference and work with a team that’s here to support you, join us today!

Position: Health Care Assistant

Location: Nanaimo

Compensation: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour

Shifts: Mornings, Evenings, Nights & Weekends.

Responsibilities

• Providing compassionate care to clients in their home setting.
• Assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene
• Medication management.
• Preparing meals and ensuring proper nutrition.
• Assisting with light housekeeping tasks
• Monitoring and reporting changes in clients' health and well-being
• Companionship and engaging in meaningful activities with client.

Requirements

• Valid and up-to-date Health Care Assistant license or equivalent
• A clear criminal background and vulnerable sector check
• Reliable Transportation to work
• Valid completion of OFA First Aid Level 1 course
• Valid competition of FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent
• Compassionate, reliable, and patient demeanor
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Assets

• Previous caregiving experience
• Valid certifications or training in caregiving, personal support work, or related fields.
• Valid BC drivers license

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates
• Flexible scheduling options
• Training provided for specific client needs
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clients' lives
• Supportive and caring work environment

If you are a caregiver looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you!

Interviews will be conducted promptly, and successful candidates can start immediately.

Please only apply if you reside within Canada. We do not offer LMIA at this time.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team of dedicated care professionals. We look forward to welcoming you to the Home Instead Team and making a difference together in the lives of our clients.