Health Care Assistant (HCA)
- Vernon, BC, Canada
$20 to $23 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $20 to $23 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Begin a remarkable career that will make a difference in the lives of seniors. Senior Helpers is urgently hiring for Health Care Assistants! If you are a new graduate or have experience working in assisted living facilities, independent living facilities, senior living facilities, nursing homes, home care or healthcare, we’d love for you to join our team.
Working as a Health Care Assistant at Senior Helpers provides a unique opportunity for a truly rewarding career in a field you can be proud of. By choosing to work for Senior Helpers, you’re not just giving exceptional care to your clients, but you’re gaining a genuine, in-home connection designed to give your clients the absolute best quality of life. We’ll fit your area of expertise to the seniors you’ll care for.
Responsibilities:
Our company culture is based on strong core values, recognition of achievements, and respect; our caregivers and staff are treated with respect in an inclusive environment, enjoy employee pride and camaraderie, and recognize that the work they do makes a real difference for our clients.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
Working as a Health Care Assistant at Senior Helpers provides a unique opportunity for a truly rewarding career in a field you can be proud of. By choosing to work for Senior Helpers, you’re not just giving exceptional care to your clients, but you’re gaining a genuine, in-home connection designed to give your clients the absolute best quality of life. We’ll fit your area of expertise to the seniors you’ll care for.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Assisting clients with instrumental activities of daily living such as light housekeeping, meal preparation
- Monitoring and reporting any changes in the client's condition to the healthcare team
- Providing assistance with mobility and transferring patients safely
- Supporting patients with eating and drinking, adhering to dietary requirements
- Assisting with medication reminders and medication administration under supervision
- Maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients
- Providing emotional support and companionship to patients and their families
- Compassionate and empathetic demeanor
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to speak and write in English. Other languages will be an asset.
- Current registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry
- Completion of a recognized Health Care Assistant program
- Previous experience working as a Health Care Assistant in a healthcare setting preferred
- Negative TB test completed in the past 90 days
- A negative Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check issued in the past 90 days
- Certification in CPR and First Aid (preferred)
- Reliable transportation and flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends
- $20.00-$23.00 per hour
- Flexible schedule
- Supportive team environment
- Professional development and paid training
- Optional enrollment in employee group benefits program
- Opportunities for Advancement!
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Our company culture is based on strong core values, recognition of achievements, and respect; our caregivers and staff are treated with respect in an inclusive environment, enjoy employee pride and camaraderie, and recognize that the work they do makes a real difference for our clients.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assist clients with personal care and daily activities, including bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation, mobility, and medication support. Monitor and report changes in clients’ conditions, maintain a safe environment, and provide emotional support and companionship to clients and their families.
Requirements
Applicants must be registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry and have completed a recognized Health Care Assistant program; previous experience is preferred. A recent negative TB test and criminal and vulnerable sector checks are required, while CPR and First Aid certification are preferred; reliable transportation and shift flexibility are also required.
Skills
- Activities Of Daily Living Assistance
- Personal Care
- Light Housekeeping
- Meal Preparation
- Monitoring Client Conditions
- Reporting Changes In Condition
- Mobility Assistance
- Safe Patient Transfers
- Eating And Drinking Assistance
- Medication Reminders
- Medication Administration Under Supervision
- Emotional Support
- Companionship
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
Benefits
- Flexible Schedule
- Supportive Team Environment
- Professional Development
- Paid Training
- Optional Employee Group Benefits
- Advancement Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Health Care Assistant
- Senior Care
- Home Care
- Assisted Living
- Independent Living
- Nursing Homes
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Instrumental Activities Of Daily Living
- Personal Care
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Transfers
- Medication Reminders
- Medication Administration
- Client Monitoring
- Companionship
- BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry
- Health Care Assistant Program
- TB Test
- Criminal Record Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- CPR
- First Aid
- English Communication
- Reliable Transportation