Health Care Aide | Temporary Full Time Days

Health Care Aide | Temporary Full Time Days Join to apply for the Health Care Aide | Temporary Full Time Days role at Sienna Senior Living Location: Glenmore Lodge - Kelowna, BC At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Glenmore Lodge their home. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect. Reporting to an Associate Director of Care, the Health Care Aide is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents. What Sienna Offers A competitive salary and vacation package Health & Dental benefits program Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR) Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs What You’ll Be Doing You will be a welcomed member of the Long Term Care team at Glenmore Lodge Community, working in a fast-paced environment where you will make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives. As a Health Care Aide, you’ll form a deep understanding of your residents and their living experience. You will build relationships with the residents and their family members, offering a variety of support options and program choices that enrich their daily health and well being. As an individual and part of a wider team, you will be a strong contributor to the culture of the home, where the focus is always on helping residents live fully, every day. How You’ll Succeed Provide Resident Supervision and Assistance Support residents with activities of daily living including eating, dressing, hygiene and grooming as per residents’ individual plans of care Provide Resident Care and Services Assist residents with communication and connections by encouraging them to wear individual sensory aids such as glasses, hearing aids, etc. Administer specific medication to residents under the supervision of a registered health professional (with additional prescribed training) Ensure residents have constant and easy access to mobility or assistive devices such as canes, walkers, call bells, etc. Support Resident Comfort & Well-being by providing ongoing cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support; as well as oral and dental care Encourage residents to participate in programs offered by the Resident Experience Team, whether individually or in groups Who You Are You are compassionate and dedicated to meaningful work that supports seniors in living life fully You have completed a Health Care Aide program from an approved college You are detailed-oriented and proficient in procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatment and can provide bedside care to residents You exercise tact and diplomacy in working with seniors, their families and general visitors What You Need To Know Sienna Senior Living is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and residents feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check Job Details Seniority Level: Entry level Employment Type: Full-time Job Function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care and Wellness and Fitness Services Wage Leveling Wage Leveling rate of pay: $29.83 per hour until such time that wage leveling ends; then the pay rate will reflect the collective agreement Apply Now if this job sounds interesting and you want to learn more Wage information: $29.83 per hour (wage leveling), subject to collective agreement. This posting is for an existing vacancy Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr