Health Care Assistant

2 weeks ago


Nanaimo, Canada Home Instead Full time

The team at Home Instead has one goal in mind - to provide the best experience for our professional caregivers by providing flexible schedules, opportunities to grow your career further and rewarding work by enhancing the lives of aging adults in our community. Home Instead provides a variety of medical and non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their home and meet the challenges of aging with dignity, care, and compassion. If you're looking to make a difference and work with a team that’s here to support you, join us today

Home Instead Nanaimo is urgently hiring experienced caregivers for 8-12 hour shifts, days, and overnights.

Position: HCA's & Experienced Caregivers
Location: Central Nanaimo, BC
Shifts: 8-12 hours (days and overnights)

**Responsibilities**:

- Providing compassionate care to clients in their home setting.
- Assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Medication management.
- Preparing meals and ensuring proper nutrition.
- Assisting with light housekeeping tasks
- Monitoring and reporting changes in clients' health and well-being
- Companionship and engaging in meaningful activities with client.

**Requirements**:

- Previous caregiving experience is essential
- Valid certifications or training in caregiving, personal support work, or related fields is an asset.
- Compassionate, reliable, and patient demeanor
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A clear criminal background check

**Benefits**:

- Competitive hourly rates
- Flexible scheduling options
- Training provided for specific client needs
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clients' lives
- Supportive and caring work environment

Thank you for your interest in joining our team of dedicated caregivers. We look forward to welcoming you to the Home Instead Team and making a difference together in the lives of our clients

**Salary**: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Nanaimo, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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