Registered Care Aide, Long-term Care

Northern Health; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is looking for a Registered Care Aide to support elderly residents in a community-focused environment. Responsibilities include providing personal care and assisting with daily living activities. Candidates must be registered with the BC Care Aide Registry and have completed a recognized nursing assistant program. This position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year

Employer-paid training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have current registration with the BC Care Aide Registry.
• Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care in accordance with established policies.
• Perform nursing procedures such as taking temperature, pulse, and respiration.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including personal and social needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to organize work

Physical ability

Education

Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program

Registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry

Job description

Position Summary

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Join our team and discover how we can support your future goals and how you can be a part of a team that works together to provide exceptional care to our elderly.

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, 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

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Evenings, 07:00 to 13:00, 16:00 to 20:00 (rotating)

Peace Villa

Peace Villa is attached to the new Fort St. John Hospital via a corridor link. Peace Villa is a 115-bed facility, including one respite bed. Peace Villa provides Recreational Therapy Services 5 days a week. Pastoral and Spiritual Services are provided by the Peace Villa Worship Services and community volunteers. There is a Volunteer Program in place to support recreational activities. Hairdressing and barber services are available on site for a fee determined by the service provider. Peace Villa also provides an on-site integrated community adult day program, operating 5 days a week.

Fort St. John

Fort St. John is known as "The Energetic City," which reflects the large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture. Overlooking the Peace River, the town of Fort St John is located above the Peace River Valley and serves as the capital of the Peace River district. The population of Fort St. John is over 21,400 but it services an area of approximately 70,000. The community is the hub of the Northeast with a cultural centre and library, theatre, and art space. There are seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one secondary school. There is also a Northern Lights College campus.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Requirements

In order to apply, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include program certificates or diplomas, high school/college/university transcripts etc. It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• 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.

Northern Health

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

Northern Health is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.