REGISTERED CARE AIDE, LONG-TERM CARE

Northern Health; Quesnel; Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health in Quesnel, BC is seeking a Registered Care Aide to join a dedicated multidisciplinary team delivering resident-centred care. You will perform routine nursing procedures, assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, transport residents, and support clerical tasks as required.

Requirements include Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program and registration with the BC Care Aide Registry or Community Health Worker Registry; strong

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or higher plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent.
• Registration with the BC Care Aide Registry or Community Health Worker Registry.

Responsibilities

• Take temperature, pulse and respiration and provide resident care as part of daily living activities.
• Assist residents with personal, social, physical and recreational needs.
• Transport residents and perform related clerical duties.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Education

Nursing Assistant Program

BC Care Aide 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 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 Dunrovin Park Lodge

Community:

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

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.