Caregiver or Health Care Assistant

*A
Career with Purpose and Heart
YOU LOVE COMING TO WORK. GROW AND DEVELOP WITH US, DOING WHAT YOU LOVE.
Happier Aging Philosophy
At Nurse Next Door, we believe that getting older doesn't have to feel sad or helpless. Instead, aging should be celebrated. That's what we call Happier Aging. We bring Happier Aging to
everyone
: ourselves, our team, our community and the world. Happier Aging starts with
you.
Caregiving as a Career*
We are redefining the home care industry and are a career destination in North America. We believe in Caregiving as a Career: a career that is respected, valued and offers personal professional growth opportunities.

Caregiving as a Career starts with our People Promise, entered in the belief that you can thrive at work and have fun along the way. This is what we are all about.

We form genuine relationships and support our team members to achieve their wildest dreams through leading with care, our Bold Kindness philosophy.

Job Description
Job description:

At Nurse Next Door, our purpose is to
Make Lives Better
through
Happier Aging
. We are not just another home health care company fulfilling daily tasks; we are a company that admires people and seeks to make a difference in everything we do.

Love providing home care? Not sure if Fraser Health is the right fit for you? Check out Nurse Next Door as an alternative. By working at Nurse Next Door you will be part of a growing company that helps seniors do what they love again. You are inspired by being involved with an organization that is changing the way home health care is delivered through our Happier Aging philosophy.

Our Care Team members serve clients in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Mission.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages in the homecare industry
• Referral bonuses for referring A-players.
• 24/7 support center to assist with scheduling related questions.
• 24/7 assistance related to your client's care.
• Medical/Dental health benefits plan available at 35 hours per week.
• You control your schedule based on the availability you provide (20 hrs/week availability required)

Responsibilities And Duties
Our team of Caregivers, Personal Support Workers, Registered Care Aides, and Health Care Assistants:

• Deliver Happier Aging, empowering seniors to do what they love, while bringing peace of mind to them & their families
• Help clients with their activities of daily living: healthy meal preparation, personal care, light housekeeping, errands, companionship, transportation, etc..
• Deliver premium home health care within the scope of your foreign nurse, PSW, RCA, HCA training, your job description, and the clients' care plan under the direction of a Care Designer.
• Complete records and documentation using an online app.
• Represent Nurse Next Door with professionalism.

Requirements

• Previous home health care experience as an Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN), RCA, PSW, or HCA is an asset
• Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search (within last 12 months)
• TB test (within last 24 months)
• Proof of Double COVID 19 Vaccination
• Current Frist Aid with CPR or Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN). Student Nurses require a letter from School that confirms the student candidate can do the tasks of a Health Care Aide.
• Excellent English skill (written & verbal)
• Clean driver's abstract and willing to drive seniors
• Able to work multiple shifts of 2-8 hours per shift in at least TWO OF THE FOLLOWING CITIES: COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PITT MEADOWS, MAPLE RIDGE OR MISSION
• Two positive professional references

Keywords: HCA, PSW, RCA, Health Care Assistant, Personal Support Worker, Registered Care Aide, caregiver, companion, healthcare, homecare, foreign nurse, Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN)

Job Types: Casual

Caregivers: Not licensed
From $20.25 to $22.00 per hour

HCA/PSW
From $22.50 to 25.50

Job Type: Casual

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s)

• Are you able to commute to our areas (Coquitlam/Port Coquitlam/Pitt Meadows/Maple Ridge/Mission)?
• Do you have experience with Palliative Care?
• Have you completed basic Dementia care program?
• What certificate related to the field do you have?

Licence/Certification

• BC Driver's License (Class 5 or Class 7N) (required)
• CPR Certification (required)
• First Aid Certification (required)
• Health Care Assistant or Care Aid (required)

Shift Availability

• Day Shift (preferred)
• Night Shift (preferred)
• Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Nurse Next Door is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees.
Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made throughout the recruitment process and during employment.