Health Care Assistant

_**Are you motivated by using your talents to support others? Come work for one of BC’s top regulated colleges**_
- Established in 1903, Sprott Shaw College is a regulated post-secondary institution with 16 government-designated campuses across British Columbia. We take great pride in educating and preparing our students for rewarding and relevant careers in Administration, Business, Trades & Design, Nursing & Healthcare, and Child, Family & Community Support._
- Sprott Shaw College is one of the oldest colleges in British Columbia with over 120 years of storied history. As an organization, we cultivate professional growth and positive working environments for our employees, which fosters our values of Community, Diversity, Integrity, Quality, Respect, and Results-Oriented. _
- Reporting to the Campus Director, the HCA Instructor is responsible for instructing the students during theory and lab. The HCA Instructor must understand Sprott Shaw’s HCA Program goals and/or outcomes, the learning goals and outcomes for all training (including the requirements for clinical), the policy/procedures for each facility that the students will be attending during clinical training and be able to coordinate them all into a successful learning experience._

**Responsibilities**
- Instruct curriculum using only pre-authorized or Sprott Shaw materials
- Take part in our program TEAMs and contribute to maintaining the curriculum for the betterment of the program
- Organize and is responsible for instructor materials
- Distribute and explain course outlines at the beginning of every class to every student
- Define daily objectives and begin with an overview of the daily lesson plan
- Distribute textbooks and materials at the beginning of the course
- Check inventory and order lab supplies as needed
- Administer all assessments as closed book and according to guidelines and procedures
- Grade and check daily work, projects, and quizzes in a timely fashion according to guidelines
- Follow procedures for administering, recording grades, and filing assessments
- Mark in a timely fashion and according to guidelines provided
- Maintain attendance sheets accurately
- Allow every student the chance to evaluate the course and teaching methods using the student evaluation form at the end of every course
- Use the _Classroom Observation Worksheet _to guide teaching practices
- Provide Head Office with an evaluation of each course taught
- Offer assistance to other faculty and staff
- Cover all material for the week, in a condensed form if necessary to provide for holidays or professional days
- Maintain discretion and confidentiality in dealing with clients/patients, students, peers and supervisors
- Develop and maintain a collaborative relationship with others at various levels and organizations
- Meet regularly with the campus HCA lead instructor/director, keeping him/her informed of student progress and/or issues
- Act as a campus liaison for students and clinical staff
- Serve as a ‘resource’ person for students
- Use empathy and respect when dealing with students, peers and supervisors
- Participate in grad functions
- Attend faculty meetings and in-service training

Clinical (if also performing clinical duties):

- Receive an orientation to the clinical site prior to clinical dates
- Distribute and explain clinical packages (learning objectives, learning goals, assignments, etc.)
- Provide site orientations to students
- Make arrangements with the facility for daily pre
- and post-care conferences
- Provide clear and concise documentation
- Prepare and review evaluations with students
- Ensure that all evaluations and documentations are completed and submitted to the campus
- Ensure all supplies and materials are available for the students

**Qualifications and Education**
- Current practicing license as an LPN, RN or RPN with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
- Two (2) years of full-time nursing experience

**Skills**
- Proven knowledge of MS Office and/or database systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

**Competencies**
- Accountability
- Leadership
- Communication
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Network and relationship building
- Planning and organizing
- **What We Offer**_
- _Reimbursement of practicing license or professional association membership fees_
- _Education and training allowance_
- _Tuition discount for spouse and children_
- _Comprehensive extended health benefits_
- _Disability and life insurance_
- _RRSP matching_
- _Employee and Family Assistance Program_

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- **Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: $31.00-$36.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour sh