REGISTERED CARE AIDE, LONG-TERM CARE

Northern Health; Prince Rupert; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health in Prince Rupert is seeking a Registered Care Aide to support residents at Acropolis Manor, focusing on resident-centred care under supervision.

You will contribute to daily living activities, assist with mobility, and participate as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care and comfort for residents.

Qualifications

• Must have current registration with BC Care Aide Registry.
• Graduate of a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent.
• Registered with BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care per resident-centred plan.
• Take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration).
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Transport residents as required.
• Perform clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Education

Nursing Assistant program

BC Care Aide Registry

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 Acropolis 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 Acropolis Manor

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince Rupert

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, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• 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.