REGISTERED CARE AIDE, LONG-TERM CARE

Northern Health; Terrace; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental

Municipal pension plan

Vacation after 1 year

Moving expense assistance

Employee referral program

Training and leadership development

Access to outdoor activities

Short commutes

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Registered Care Aide for Terraceview Lodge in Terrace, BC. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering resident-centred care and assisting with daily living activities under the supervision of the Manager or designate.

The role includes vital signs, resident transport, and clerical duties, with shifts rotating between days and nights. Current registration with the BC Care Aide Registry is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Take temperature, pulse and respiration.
• Provide resident care for activities of daily living.
• Transport residents as needed.
• Perform clerical duties.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational ability

Physical capability

Equipment operation

Education

Nursing Assistant program graduate

Grade 10 or equivalent

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 Terraceview Lodge.

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

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (rotating)

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 Terraceview Lodge

Community

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Ksyen Regional Hospital

More about Northern Health

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. 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!

• 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.