Care Aide (Various Areas)

Vancouver Coastal Health • Powell River, BC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Come work as a Care Aide in Powell River, BC with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Within the context of a resident/client and family centered care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Care Aide works under the functional direction of a Registered Nurse or other designate and in cooperation with interdisciplinary team members to assist in the delivery of client care. Following established care plans provides personal care; bathes, grooms, dresses, assists with meals and oral hygiene and performs nursing care duties as applicable. Responds to call bells/alarms. Observes and monitors clients’ progress, symptoms and behavioural changes and reports/records significant observations. Utilizes mechanical aides such as specialty beds, wheelchairs and stretchers to transport clients and provides assistance with lifting and/or transferring of clients following established lifting/safety techniques. Maintains a clean and safe environment for clients and staff. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Grade 10 (including English 10).
• Successful graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Eligible for registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.
• 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 (such as Patient Care Information Systems).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of client care following established care plans.
• Provide personal care: bathes, grooms, dresses, assists with meals and oral hygiene.
• Perform nursing care duties as applicable.
• Respond to call bells/alarms.
• Observe and monitor clients’ progress, symptoms and behavioural changes and report/record significant observations.
• Utilize mechanical aides such as specialty beds, wheelchairs and stretchers to transport clients.
• Provide assistance with lifting and/or transferring of clients following established lifting/safety techniques.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients and staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED