Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Senior Helpers - Kelowna; Lake Country; Vor Ort; CAD 31.684 - 34.440; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible schedule

Professional development and paid training

Employee group benefits program

Zusammenfassung

A healthcare support company is seeking a Health Care Assistant in Lake Country, British Columbia. As a Health Care Assistant, you will assist clients with daily living activities and provide emotional support. Candidates must have a compassionate demeanor, complete a recognized HCA program, and hold current registration with the BC Care Aide Registry. The role offers flexible shifts and a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifikationen

• Compassionate and empathetic demeanor required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and team.
• Completion of a recognized HCA program is a must.
• Reliable transportation is necessary for shift work.

Aufgaben

• Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing and grooming.
• Monitor and report any changes in the client's condition.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to clients.

Kenntnisse

Compassionate and empathetic demeanor

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Ability to work evenings and weekends

Ausbildung

Completion of a recognized Health Care Assistant program

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

Jobbeschreibung

Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Begin a remarkable career that will make a difference in the lives of seniors. Senior Helpersis urgently 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 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 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 working as a Health Care Assistant 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
• Flexible schedule
• Supportive team environment
• Professional development and paid training
• Optional enrollment in employee group benefits program
• Opportunities for Advancement!

Schedule

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed
• 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 that the work they do makes a real difference for our clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.