Health Care Assistant (HCA)

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare service as a Health Care Assistant and make a difference in seniors' lives. The role involves assisting with daily activities, monitoring health changes, and providing emotional support. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Professional development and paid training

Optional enrollment in employee group benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic demeanor.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with activities of daily living.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in the client's condition.
• Providing emotional support and companionship.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Empathy

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Health Care Assistant Program

Job description

Begin a remarkable career that will make a difference in the lives of seniors.

Senior Helpers is hiring for Health Care Assistants! If you are a new graduate or have experience working in assisted living facilities, independent living facilities, senior living facilities, nursing homes, home care, or healthcare, we’d love for you to join our team.

Working as a Health Care Assistant at Senior Helpers provides a unique opportunity for a truly rewarding career in a field you can be proud of.

By choosing to work for Senior Helpers, 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 match your 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 and 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 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 demeanor
• 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 in a healthcare setting preferred
• Negative TB test completed in the past 90 days
• A negative Criminal 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 :

• $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
• Supportive team environment
• Professional development and paid training
• Optional enrollment in employee group benefits
• Opportunities for advancement

Schedule :

• Day, evening, night shifts
• Monday to Friday, weekends as needed or weekends only

Senior Helpers Company Culture :

Our company culture is based on strong core values, recognition of achievements, and respect; our caregivers and staff are treated with respect in an inclusive environment, enjoy employee pride and camaraderie, and recognize the meaningful impact of their work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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