Health Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Senior Helpers of Vancouver seeks Health Care Assistants to provide essential care for seniors. The role involves assisting clients with daily activities, ensuring their comfort and safety, and requires a compassionate demeanor and relevant experience in healthcare settings. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in seniors' lives with flexible schedules and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Professional Development

Paid Training and Development

Opportunities for Advancement

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience as a Health Care Assistant in a healthcare setting.
• Must complete a negative Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check issued in the past 90 days.
• Reliable transportation with flexibility to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Monitor and report changes in client's condition to the healthcare team.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients and their families.

Skills

Compassionate demeanour

Empathetic demeanour

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

Completion of a recognized Health Care Assistant program

Current registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry

Certification in CPR and First Aid (preferred)

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, hospital, 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:

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

Qualifications:

• Compassionate and empathetic demeanour
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to speak and write in English. Other languages will be an asset.

Requirements:

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

Benefits:

• $23.50-$25.00 per hour
• Flexible Schedule
• Professional Development
• Paid Training and Development
• Opportunities for Advancement

Schedule: Casual/Part-Time

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only