Healthcare Assistant (Part-time)

The Care Group; Sidney; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community healthcare provider in Sidney is seeking a part-time Registered Care Aide to join their team. The role encompasses providing personal and emotional care, ensuring resident safety, and maintaining effective communication. This position offers a starting wage of $29.83 per hour, along with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for advanced learning

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved Care Aide, RCA, Nursing assistant, or PSW program.
• Registered and in good standing with the BC Care Aide Registry.
• Current First Aid, WHMIS, and Food Safe Certificates.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic personal, emotional and psychosocial care to residents.
• Use specialized equipment for care activities.
• Monitor and document changes in resident’s health status.

Skills

Holistic care

Communication

Monitoring health

Personal hygiene

Education

Approved Care Aide, RCA, or PSW program

First Aid Certification

WHMIS Certificate

Food Safe Certification

Job description

At The Care Group we believe our residents deserve excellence in care and we strive to achieve this by working as a team towards our common goal - a happy and healthy resident.The Care Group (“TCG”) offers high-quality complex care services across our nine (9) homes in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking fora part-timeRegistered Care Aideto join our Sidney Care team!

What is in for you?

• Starting wage levelling at $29.83.

Beyond the perks that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider, we offer opportunities for advanced learning and professional development, comprehensive benefits package including extended medical.

PRIMARY DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Provide holistic personal, emotional and psychosocial care to residents

· Provide personal hygiene, oral care, skincare, toileting, bathing, feeding, dressing, and grooming

· Use a variety of specialized equipment such as electric beds, mechanical lifts, tubs, and wheelchairs

· Actively participate in facility meetings and education programs.

· Assist in admission, discharge, and transfer of residents.

· Be fluent in verbal, written, and electronic communication in English

· Ensure highest resident safety and well-being

· Monitor, report, and document changes in resident’s health status

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an approved Care Aide, RCA, Nursing assistant, or PSW program
• Registered and in good standing with the BC Care Aide Registry
• Must have a valid Canadian work permit
• Current First Aid, WHMIS, and Food Safe Certificates.
• Must be in good health and be physically able to perform all aspects of the position.
• Previous experience in Long Term Care preferred.

About us:

Sidney Care is located on Vancouver Island in sunny Sidney, BC and offers residential care to 54 clients. Sidney Care has been in operation for many years and provides a home like environment to its residents. The facility was recently renovated and is tastefully decorated. Sidney Care works in collaboration with the Vancouver Island Health Authority, to ensure quality care to all of our clients.

If this opportunity is not a fit for your background and experienceplease feel free to forward to any interested colleagues.

We invite interested candidates to submit their resume in confidence. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews.

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