Registered Care Aide with a Car-Victoria

Comfort Keepers Victoria; Victoria; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Paid training

Flexible hours

24/7 support

Job summary

Comfort Keepers Victoria is seeking a Registered Care Aide to join our Victoria-area team. You will work closely with clients to provide in-home care and support, helping with ADLs, medication reminders, mobility, and companionship. This role covers the Greater Victoria area with travel to nearby communities.

We offer paid training, extended health benefits, flexible hours, and 24/7 support. A valid HCA credential, BC Registry number, and a valid driver’s license with a reliable vehicle are

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience with BC Registry Number.
• Criminal record check or ability to obtain one.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work with others respectfully and collaboratively.
• Physical ability to perform care duties and mobility tasks.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle; willing to commute.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering client care and home support under the health care team.
• Observe and report significant changes in client presentation.
• Collaborate with clients and caregivers to maximize independence in ADLs and IADLs.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, mobility, feeding, and toileting.
• Assist with meal prep, shopping, laundry, and household tasks as needed.
• Motivate and involve clients in their care.
• Provide input to care planning with the health care team.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients and staff.
• Drive clients to appointments and outings.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Driving

Physical fitness

First Aid/CPR

Education

Health Care Assistant Program

BC Registry Number

Job description

Are you a strong team player and have a desire to help others? We are looking for a Registered Care Aide to join our team to work in the Victoria area.

As a Caregiveryou will make a difference in your clients lives by:

• Assisting in the delivery of client care and home support services under the direction of the health care team.
• Assist clients with care, observe, and report significant changes in the client's presentation.
• Collaborate with the health care team, clients, and their caregivers to maximize independence with activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
• Assist clients with Bathing, showering, dressing, mobility, feeding, toileting
• Assist with household activities including meal prep, shopping for groceries laundry etc.
• Motivate, encourage, and involve clients in their care.
• Provide input and feedback in the care planning process to the health care team.
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment for clients and staff.
• Driving client in their vehicle to appointments and outings
  

Comfort Keepers offers the following benefits:

• Choose where you want to work- we cover the Greater Victoria area
• Choose your hours-we offer services 24/7
• Benefits- We offer extended health benefitsto our staff
• Friendly Environment- 24-hour support available, a fun team-centric atmosphere
• Competitive Pay-including direct deposit and holiday pay. Starting wage at $25.00 per hour.
• Paid Training- foster growth and development through paid web-based and in-person training
• Companionship & Friendship- Create lasting relationships with seniors and their loved ones
  

Job Requirements:

• Successful graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience with BC Registry Number.
• Have or be able to get a criminal record check
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and proficiently both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively and respectfully.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Valid driver's license anda reliable vehicle, willing to commute is a must
• First Aid/CPR certificate
  

Our office serves seniors across the island and surrounding communities, including Sidney, Saanich, Oak Bay, Fairfield, James Bay, Esquimalt & Westshore. This position may require travel to those areas .