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Provide personal care, including bathing, grooming, and meal assistance, under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Monitor client progress and behavioral changes while maintaining a safe environment and utilizing mechanical aids for transport.
Requirements
Requires graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program and eligibility for registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry. Candidates must have at least Grade 10 education and the physical ability to perform care duties.
Education
- high school
- professional certificate
Working hours
31 hours per week
Skills
- Personal Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Transport
- Oral Hygiene
- Communication
- Patient Care Information Systems
- Lifting and Transferring
- Observation and Reporting
Visa sponsorship
Not detected in the job text
Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Care Aide
- Health Care Assistant
- BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry
- Patient Care
- Long Term Care
- Nursing Care
- Mechanical Aids
- Patient Care Information Systems
- Vancouver Coastal Health
- Healthcare Support
Original job description
Notice
NOW ACCEPTING LATE INTERNAL APPLICATIONS:
Please note that the internal competition for this position is now closed, however we are still accepting late applications from qualified internal candidates. Should you choose to apply, your application will only be considered after on-time internal applicants have been considered.
Description
JOB SUMMARY: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.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience 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.Knowledge & AbilitiesDemonstrated 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)The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
Details
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.