Health Care Assistant

2 weeks ago

Duncan, Canada Globalhrgurus Full time

Assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, personal hygiene).
- Provide safe care in collaboration with team members (e.g., two-person transfers, responsive behaviors).
- Support residents during meals, including serving, clearing, and feeding assistance.
- Respond to call bells, monitor health changes, and report/document as needed.

**Safety and Hygiene**:

- Maintain a clean, safe environment for residents and staff.
- Adhere to infection control practices, including proper hand hygiene.
- Perform security patrols and respond to safety concerns.

**Operational Support**:

- Utilize mechanical aids for transferring and transporting residents.
- Complete shift-specific tasks and delegated duties.
- Use effective communication with residents, families, and staff, ensuring confidentiality.
- Participate in meetings, committees, and emergency management.

**Activities and Environment**:

- Collaborate with activities staff to support recreational programs.
- Encourage resident independence and maintain a hygienic environment.

**Qualifications**
- Completion of Grade 10 and Health Care Aide certification or equivalent.
- Registration with provincial Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry.
- Preferred experience in the role or related volunteer/practicum work.
- WHMIS and Food Safe certifications.
- Physical fitness to fulfill job demands, including lifting, transferring, and manual tasks.

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Ability to work independently or collaboratively within a health care team.
- Clear communication skills in English.
- Compassion, dependability, and self-discipline.
- Physical and mental adaptability to handle conflicting priorities and demanding situations.
- Experience or training in dementia care or end-of-life care is an asset.

**Physical Demands**
- Frequent standing, reaching, walking, and lifting.
- Lifting objects up to 20kg occasionally and up to 10kg frequently.
- Fine and gross motor tasks with significant hand-eye coordination.

**Requirements**:

- Must available for Evening/ Night shifts

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

Pay: $28.00-$32.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Duncan, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- BC Care Aide (preferred)

**Location**:

- Duncan, BC (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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