Registered Care Aide, Long-term Care

Northern Health; Quesnel; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in British Columbia is seeking a Registered Care Aide to deliver resident-centered care. You will assist with daily living activities and perform nursing tasks while working under a multidisciplinary team. The position requires registration with the BC Care Aide Registry and offers comprehensive benefits along with supportive working conditions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Must have current registration with the BC Care Aide Registry.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care as per the resident-centred care philosophy.
• Perform nursing procedures under the direction of the Manager.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including personal and recreational needs.

Skills

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

Education

Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program

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 15:00, 15:00 to 23:00 (rotating)

Dunrovin Park Lodge

Dunrovin Park Lodge is a 91‑bed Intermediate Care residential facility with 19 Special Care beds. It provides respite services and an adult day program. The Quesnel and area palliative care’s hospice care beds are also located in this facility, for a total of 117 beds facility wide.

Quesnel

Quesnel is a small city with big opportunity. It boasts a vibrant, creative and family friendly lifestyle, rich with culture and community spirit. The city is nestled on the banks of the Quesnel and Fraser rivers, and has a diverse population of 23,000 people. The major industries include forestry, agriculture, mining and tourism. Quesnel offers affordable housing, twelve public schools, one Christian school, and two post‑secondary schools. Check out Quesnel for more information on this outdoor playground and its access to a wealth of adventures.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application process, 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

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Qualifications

• 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.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres 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.