141245 - Care Aide (Various Areas)

3 weeks ago


North Island Sunshine Coast and Southern Gulf Islands Whistler, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time
Care Aide (Various Areas)

Job ID

2025-141245

City

Powell River

Work Location Willingdon Creek Village Department Chronic Complex Care Unit Home Worksite 37 - Willingdon Creek Village Labour Agreement Facilities Subsector Union 100 - Facilities HEU Position Type Baseline Job Status Regular Part-Time FTE 0.74 Standard Hours / Week 27.75 Job Category Patient Care Support Services Salary Grade 22 Min Hourly CAD $29.83/Hr. Max Hourly CAD $29.83/Hr. Shift Times 1330-2130 Days Off Rotating Position Start Date As soon as possible Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $29.83/Hr. - CAD $29.83/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Care Aide with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Care Aide to join the Chronic Complex Care Unit at the Willingdown Creek Village in Powell River, BC. Apply today to join our team

As a Care Aide at Vancouver Coastal Health you will make your impact by: Working 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 to provide personal care; bathe, groom, dress, assist with meals and oral hygiene and perform nursing care duties as applicable. Responding to call bells/alarms. Observing and monitoring clients’ progress, symptoms and behavioural changes and reporting/recording significant observations. Utilizing mechanical aides such as specialty beds, wheelchairs and stretchers to transport clients and providing assistance with lifting and/or Transferring of clients following established lifting/safety techniques. Maintaining a clean and safe environment for clients and staff. Performing other related duties as assigned. ABOUT POWELL RIVER, BC

On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Originally founded as a resource extraction centre - once home to the world's largest pulp and paper mill - Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, and scuba diving. This area is host to world-class art galleries, tremendous dining opportunities, and memorable events and festivals.

On the doorstep of both Vancouver and Vancouver Island, the Powell River region offers an array of experiences for travelers of all kinds, no matter the season. Experience the legendary Sunshine Coast Trail and Powell Forest Canoe Route, rock-climb the Eldred Valley, snowshoe in the Knuckleheads; this is the adventure destination you've long been waiting for.

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 & Abilities 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) Closing Statement

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.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work. Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan Grow your career with 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

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 in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

***Employees of VCH must apply online via the

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site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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