Health Care Aide

Health Care Aide / HCA - Gemstone

Position Information:

• Shift: Full-time, 4 days on 2 days off: 3pm - 11pm
• Wage: $29.84/hour

Salary & Benefits

Join our team and enjoy a competitive salary range of $29.84 per hour. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including extended health and dental coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, and opportunities for continuing education and advancement within the organization through Talent Management.

Health Care Aide / HCA Must Haves:

• Provincial Registration with the BC Care Aide Registry.
• Graduation from a recognized Resident Care Aide/Nursing program which includes a Dementia Care component or has completed a recognized Dementia Care program.
• Food Safe Level 1.
• Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Passes and complies with Ministry of Justice Criminal record Check upon hire and every 5 years thereafter.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written.

Health Care Aide / HCA Nice to Haves:

• Gerontological experience preferred.
• Maintains First Aide and CPR "A" certification.

Health Care Aide / HCA Responsibilities:

• Directs and assists residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, washing, bowel and bladder care, bed making, dressing, nails, oral, skin and hair hygiene.
• Completes all documentation for the aforementioned activities of daily living.
• Lifts, transfers, porters and ambulates residents using the proper equipment/technique as identified in the resident’s care plan and the policies and procedures.
• Reports need for changes to resident’s care plan, as necessary.
• Conducts a pre-handling assessment prior to lifts, transfers and ambulation of residents.
• Performs and records routine nursing procedures as directed by the on-duty nurse.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

If you are a kind, caring individual who enjoys connecting with and making a difference in the lives of elders – Apply Today!

• Please note that Healthcare wages are being adjusted and topped up by the government currently, February 2023.

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