Health Care Aide

**My Nursera Canada is a trusted healthcare platform who strives to provide top-notch healthcare at market leading prices to long-term care facilities across BC.**
**We are looking for a caring, health care aid (HCA) with a passion for the elderly to join an amazing care team at a beautiful Vancouver Island Long-Term Care Facility.**

**Facility Address**:Victoria BC

**Position Details**:We excel in providing flexible shift opportunities, as well as possible contract extensions and will work tirelessly with you to ensure you find a schedule that suits your needs.

**Job type**: Part time and Full time and casual

**Compensation**:$31.50-$34.00 per hour, and guaranteed OT at 1.5x the rate

**Job description**:

- To adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor;
- To facilitate residents; move in and transfers where applicable;
- To observe and report on residents/clients care/service utilizing appropriate forms or tools;
- To assist the resident/client with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living;
- To observe and report on changes in residents/clients condition to supervisor;
- To escalate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as appropriate;
- To plan and prepare nutritious meals as required;
- To assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids;
- To provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the resident/client/family;
- To maintain resident/client information confidentiality;
- To respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to supervisor;
- To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents/clients equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment;
- To engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed;

**Qualifications**:

- Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 500 hours of theory & practicum)
- Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
- Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
- Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended
- Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring clients.
- Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

**The successful applicant for this job posting must provide satisfactory proof, or have such proof on file, that they have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination. This requirement shall be waived if the applicant has not received the vaccination due to any legislated protected human rights grounds. In such a case, and upon presentation of sufficient proof, My Nursera shall make reasonable attempts to accommodate the applicant to carry out their role where possible recognizing that the health and safety of other employees and residents will be a priority.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Casual
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $31.50-$34.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Application question(s):

- What is your availability? (Days, evenings, nights, or all)
- When are you available to begin?

Licence/Certification:

- HCA/RCA (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-03-10