Health Care Assistant

Senior Helpers Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors! As a Health Care Assistant, you'll provide essential support to clients in their daily activities, ensuring their comfort and dignity. This role offers a unique opportunity to build meaningful connections while delivering high-quality care. Enjoy a flexible schedule and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment. If you are compassionate and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect role for you in the rewarding field of senior care.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Professional Development

Paid Training and Development

Opportunities for Advancement

Qualifications

• Current registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.
• Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant (minimum 1 year).

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with daily living activities like bathing and grooming.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in the client's condition to the healthcare team.
• Providing emotional support and companionship to patients.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Empathetic demeanor

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English language proficiency

Education

Completion of a recognized Health Care Assistant program

Job description

Health Care Assistant (Registered Care Aide)

Begin a remarkable career that will make a difference in the lives of seniors. Senior Helpers of Vancouver is hiring for Health Care Assistants! If you have experience working in facilities, hospitals, home care, or healthcare, we’d love for you to join our team!

Working as a Health Care Assistant at Senior Helpers of Vancouver provides a unique opportunity for a truly rewarding career in a field you can be proud of. By choosing to work for Senior Helpers of Vancouver, you’re not just giving exceptional care to your clients, but you’re gaining a genuine, in-home connection designed to give your clients the absolute best quality of life. We’ll fit your area of expertise to the seniors you’ll care for.

Responsibilities:

1. Assisting clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
2. Assisting clients with instrumental activities of daily living such as light housekeeping and meal preparation
3. Monitoring and reporting any changes in the client's condition to the healthcare team
4. Providing assistance with mobility and transferring patients safely
5. Supporting patients with eating and drinking, adhering to dietary requirements
6. Assisting with medication reminders and medication administration under supervision
7. Maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients
8. Providing emotional support and companionship to patients and their families

Qualifications:

1. Compassionate and empathetic demeanor
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
3. Must be able to speak and write in English; other languages will be an asset

Requirements:

1. Current registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry
2. Completion of a recognized Health Care Assistant program
3. Previous experience working as a Health Care Assistant in a healthcare setting (minimum 1 year)
4. Negative TB test completed in the past 90 days
5. A negative Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check issued in the past 90 days
6. Certification in CPR and First Aid (preferred)
7. Reliable transportation and flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends

Benefits:

1. $23.50-$25.00 per hour
2. Flexible Schedule
3. Professional Development
4. Paid Training and Development
5. Opportunities for Advancement

Schedule:

1. Day shift
2. Evening shift
3. Monday to Friday
4. Night shift
5. Weekends as needed
6. Weekends only