Health Care Aide (HCA)
- Sechelt, BC, Canada
Compensation: $22.00 to $25.00 per hour · Internship
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Job details
- Pay
- Compensation: $22.00 to $25.00 per hour
- Job type
- Internship
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- Experience
- 2 years previous caregiving experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
A Career with Purpose and Heart
YOU LOVE COMING TO WORK. GROW AND DEVELOP WITH US, DOING WHAT YOU LOVE.
Happier Aging Philosophy
At Nurse Next Door, we believe that getting older doesn’t have to feel sad or helpless. Instead, aging should be celebrated. That’s what we call Happier Aging. We bring Happier Aging to everyone: ourselves, our team, our community and the world. Happier Aging starts with you.
Caregiving as a Career
We are redefining the home care industry and are a career destination in North America. We believe in Caregiving as a Career: a career that is respected, valued and offers personal professional growth opportunities.
Caregiving as a Career starts with our People Promise, entered in the belief that you can thrive at work and have fun along the way. This is what we are all about.
We form genuine relationships and support our team members to achieve their wildest dreams through leading with care, our Bold Kindness philosophy.
Are You Looking For
Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made throughout the recruitment process and during employment.
YOU LOVE COMING TO WORK. GROW AND DEVELOP WITH US, DOING WHAT YOU LOVE.
Happier Aging Philosophy
At Nurse Next Door, we believe that getting older doesn’t have to feel sad or helpless. Instead, aging should be celebrated. That’s what we call Happier Aging. We bring Happier Aging to everyone: ourselves, our team, our community and the world. Happier Aging starts with you.
Caregiving as a Career
We are redefining the home care industry and are a career destination in North America. We believe in Caregiving as a Career: a career that is respected, valued and offers personal professional growth opportunities.
Caregiving as a Career starts with our People Promise, entered in the belief that you can thrive at work and have fun along the way. This is what we are all about.
We form genuine relationships and support our team members to achieve their wildest dreams through leading with care, our Bold Kindness philosophy.
Are You Looking For
- Control over your work / life balance
- Flexible working hours (minimum 12 hours – maximum 35 hours) that fit into your schedule
- Longer visits with clients to enable delivery of care (2-3 hours rather than 30-45 minutes)
- A great team environment
- Competitive compensation
- A career that truly helps our community and makes a difference
- Honest and reliable
- Great communicators and an even better listener
- Competent at making decisions, demonstrates initiative and common sense
- Cool and calm under pressure
- Compassionate and patient
- Able to problem solve
- Nurse Next Door People Promise, you love coming to work
- Flexibility in hours and scheduling to match your lifestyle needs
- Compensation: $22.00 to $25.00 per hour
- Benefits package (24+ hours worked per week)
- Growth and career development
- 24/7 assistance related to client care
- Passion for delivering Happier Aging and client focused care in home and community settings
- Assisting clients with activities of daily living: meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, companionship, personal care
- Execute on the client’s care plan as outlined by the Care Designer
- Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly
- Function within the limits of your own experience and knowledge, while practicing safely and competently within the job description
- Reviewing progress notes prior to a visit, completing records and documentation accurately and carrying out all assignments as requested.
- Service the Sunshine Coast area
- Visit times (7am – 8pm) weekdays and weekends
- 2 years previous caregiving experience
- Exception communication skills (written and verbal)
- Proof of BC Health Care Certification (Registry #)
- Current TB Screen and Criminal Record Check
- Must be able to legally work in BC, Canada to apply for this position
- Valid driver’s license
Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made throughout the recruitment process and during employment.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide client-focused care in clients’ homes and community settings, including assistance with daily living activities such as personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, and companionship. Follow each client’s care plan, maintain safety, review and complete documentation accurately, and carry out assigned duties.
Requirements
Applicants must have at least two years of caregiving experience, strong written and verbal communication skills, and proof of BC Health Care Certification with a registry number. A current TB screen, criminal record check, valid driver’s license, and legal authorization to work in British Columbia are also required.
Skills
- Caregiving
- Communication
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
- Initiative
- Problem-Solving
- Compassion
- Patience
- Personal Care
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Companionship
- Errand Assistance
- Client-Focused Care
- Safety Awareness
- Documentation
Benefits
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Compensation
- Benefits Package
- Growth And Career Development
- 24/7 Client Care Assistance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- Home Health Care
- Caregiving
- Happier Aging
- Client-Focused Care
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Personal Care
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Errands
- Companionship
- Care Plan
- Care Designer
- Safety
- Progress Notes
- Documentation
- BC Health Care Certification
- Health Care Registry
- TB Screen
- Criminal Record Check
- Valid Driver’s License
- Sunshine Coast