REGISTERED CARE AIDE, LONG TERM CARE

Northern Health; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental coverage

Municipal pension plan

Four weeks vacation after 1 year

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Registered Care Aide for Rotary Manor in Dawson Creek. Under supervision, you will provide resident care aligned with resident-centered approaches, assist with daily living activities, and support routine tasks including transporting residents and light clerical duties.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team focused on high-quality, compassionate care in a community setting.

Qualifications

• Grade 10+ with Nursing Assistant program completion and registration with BC Care Aide Registry or equivalent.
• Registered with BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care following resident-centred care philosophy and facility policies.
• Take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration) and assist with activities of daily living.
• Transport residents and perform clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Work organization

Equipment operation

Education

Grade 10+ & Nursing Assistant program

Job description

Position Summary

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Follow the path to an exciting career as a Registered Care Aide at the Rotary Manor.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Registered Care Aide provides resident care in accordance with resident-centred care philosophy and established regional and facility policies and procedures. As part of the multidisciplinary team and under the direction of the Manager or designate, the Registered Care Aide performs nursing procedures such as taking temperature, pulse and respiration in addition to resident care duties relating to activities of daily living, including personal, social, physical and recreational needs. Transports residents and performs clerical duties.

Must have current registration with the BC Care Aide Registry

Qualfications

• Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience and registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Where you will be working:

Facility:

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Rotary Manor

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Dawson Creek

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

International Applicants

Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants.