Health Aide (RCA HCA) Long-Term Care Only
- Victoria, BC, Canada
Per diem
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- Job type
- Per diem
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager and under the supervision and direction of the registered nurse or designate, the Health Aide assists the resident /client in activities of daily living to meet physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs and maintain optimal functioning while promoting residents' autonomy and choice.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program such as a Health Aide program or equivalent. Registered with the BC Care Aide registry.
Skills And Abilities
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Deal with others effectively.
- Operate related equipment.
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to type.
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Responsibilities
The Health Aide at Island Health will help long-term care residents with daily activities such as personal care, eating and moving. They will support each resident's comfort, dignity and independence under the direction of a registered nurse.
Requirements
Candidates need Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant or Health Aide program, and registration with the BC Care Aide registry. Strong verbal and written communication, good interpersonal skills, physical ability for the work, and typing ability are required.
Skills
- Activities of daily living support
- Personal care
- Resident care
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Equipment operation
- Typing
- Patient safety
- Quality improvement
- Care planning support
- Dignity and autonomy support
- Infection prevention
- Documentation
- Teamwork
Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
- Social Services
Keywords
- Health Aide
- HCA
- RCA
- Care Aide
- long-term care
- personal care
- activities of daily living
- resident care
- nursing assistant
- BC Care Aide Registry
- continuing care
- elder care
- healthcare support
- per diem
- Island Health
Seniority
Entry level
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Health Aide
- Nursing Assistant