Health Care Assistants

Home Instead; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is seeking dedicated Health Care Aides to provide compassionate support to seniors. In this rewarding role, you will assist clients with daily living activities, medication management, and companionship, ensuring their dignity and well-being. This position offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of aging adults. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and provides training tailored to client needs. If you are passionate about caregiving and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Flexible scheduling options

Training provided for specific client needs

Supportive and caring work environment

Qualifications

• Previous HCA experience is an asset.
• Valid certifications or training in caregiving is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Providing compassionate care to clients in their home setting.
• Assisting with daily living activities and medication management.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in clients' health.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Ability to work independently

Patient demeanor

Education

HCA experience

Valid certifications in caregiving

Training in personal support work

Tools

Drivers License

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!

Home Instead is hiring HCA's!

Position: Health Care Aide

Location: Nanaimo, BC

Shifts: 2 - 12 hour shifts

Responsibilities:

• Providing compassionate care to clients in their home setting.
• Assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• 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 clients.

Requirements:

• Previous HCA experience is an asset.
• Valid certifications or training in caregiving, personal support work, or related fields is an asset.
• Compassionate, reliable, and patient demeanor.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A clear criminal background check.
• Valid Drivers License & Driving Abstract.

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! Please apply here or on our website Caregiver Jobs Helping Seniors | Home Instead | Nanaimo, BC. Please include your resume for consideration.

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

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

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