Position Summary
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Care Aide to join our Long-term Care team at Arrow lakes Hospital in Nakusp, BC. If delivering patient-centered care is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Who We Are
Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer
We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

About the Job
As the Care Aide you will work as an integral part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, who provide care and support in a long-term care setting. Working under the direction of RN’s and LPN’s, Care Aide’s have key responsibilities in the individual care plan for each patient, ensuring their physical, emotional and social needs are supported, while promoting maximum independence.

Typical duties include:

Assisting with personal care and activities of daily living

Assisting with mobility, transfers and related equipment

Performing nursing procedures such as taking temperature, pulse and respiration





Housekeeping activities relating to maintaining a safe and healthy environment

Observing and reporting changes in patient behavior and condition

Accompanying clients on outings and during social activities

Performing clerical duties and delegated tasks

This is a Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

About this location
Minto House embodies a resident-centered philosophy designed to support residents’ choices, help people function at their highest level, and provide the best quality of life possible. This facility is one story with 14 residential beds, and a private bathroom in each room. We also have recreation activities daily, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy available based on client need and a Rehab Assistant available daily for the walking program, exercise and assessments.

Nakusp is a busy summer area and is on a popular motorcycle route. In the winter, the area provides lots of heli-skiing and snowmobiling. The logging industry is the major employer in the area. This picturesque area, with its mountains and back woods country as well as many local lakes/rivers, is gaining popularity as an early retirement destination for people interested in enjoying the outdoors all year round. those seeking a balanced lifestyle where community and adventure converge.

Explore our extensive benefits, growth opportunities opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work?

Qualfications

Grade 10

Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant / Health Care Aide Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker registry (please include your active number)

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📌 Care Aide | Long-term Care (British Columbia)
🏢 Interior Health
📍 British Columbia