Registered Care Aide - Casual

The Salvation Army in Canada; Richmond; On-site; CAD 35,197 - 35,886; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Reasonable accommodation upon request

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking a Registered Care Aide - Casual to join their Rotary Hospice House team in Richmond. In this role, you will monitor the health and well-being of residents, provide personal care, and assist with various activities. An essential requirement is the current Registered Care Aide license with BC Care Aide Registry. This position encourages fostering relationships with families while maintaining accurate documentation. Compensation is competitive within the range of $25.55 to $26.05 per hour, with the potential to reach $26.55.

Qualifications

• Current license as a Registered Care Aide with the BC Care Aide Registry.
• Clean criminal record check for vulnerable populations.
• Experience or a strong interest in palliation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health status of residents and assist with planned care.
• Provide personal care including hygiene, feeding, and transport.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Foster relationships with residents and staff.

Skills

Respectful personal care

Assessing health changes

Collaborative teamwork

Confidentiality maintenance

Education

Licensed Registered Care Aide

Job description

About the Company

The Salvation Army has served people in need across Canada and Bermuda for more than 130 years. We provide essentials such as food, clothing and shelter, support those facing unemployment, addiction and family challenges, and continually adapt to meet emerging needs while living out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.

Job Title

Registered Care Aide - Casual

Job Description

Rotary Hospice House is a community that honors life, values humility, and shares hope. As a Registered Care Aide, you treat all residents, volunteers and staff members with respect and courtesy, affirm the dignity and best interests of each resident, and fulfill your responsibilities with integrity, diligence and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the health status of residents—including biophysical, emotional, spiritual and psychological needs—to ensure safety and well‑being and assist with planned care.
• Under the direction of the nurse, perform personal care for residents including personal hygiene, laundry, activity and rest, feeding and nutrition, and observe, record and report symptoms and changes in resident condition.
• Assist in transporting residents to showers and various activities.
• Provide a caring environment for residents and families, facilitating participation in personal care plans.
• Perform established procedures to prepare facilities, equipment and supplies, including assisting with admission procedures.
• Maintain pertinent records and ensure all documentation is accurate and complete.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client information and attend relevant conferences and in‑services to gather knowledge and share trends.
• Foster positive relationships with families and staff members.
• Perform other related duties as required and as listed in the Care Aide duties.

Minimum Education and Licensing

The applicant must hold a current license as a Registered Care Aide with the BC Care Aide Registry, have a clean criminal record check for vulnerable populations, and possess experience or a strong interest in palliation.

Physical Effort/Dexterity Required

Requires frequent walking and the physical ability to provide personal care. You must be able to seek help from co‑workers when two people are required to safely deliver care.

Concentration and Skills Required

Must consistently offer personal care in a respectful manner, accurately assess and report changes in physical and emotional well‑being, and collaborate effectively with all team members using attentive listening and respectful communication.

Compensation

Target hiring range: $25.55 to $26.05, with a maximum of $26.55.

Accommodations

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. [e-mail] is the contact email for accommodation inquiries.