Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $31.64 - $31.64 / hour

Job Summary

We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health perks, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Detailed Overview

In accordance with the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, the Health Care Assistant, Acute/Residential works under the direction of a professional nurse (Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Nurse Practitioner (NP)), in cooperation with the interprofessional care team, and following established care plans and person-centered care.

Provides personal care to patients/residents/clients on assigned hospital units and within Fraser Hope Lodge. Duties include assisting with toileting, bathing, skin and hair care,



oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, changing beds, patient positioning and mobilization. Observes and reports patient progress, assists patients with meals, transports patients, and performs related general duties. Participates in the organization and implementation of established leisure activities as outlined in the care plan; encourages resident/client participation, within the resident's/client's abilities and informs residents/clients, families and volunteers of daily plans.

Responsibilities

1. Provides personal care to patients/residents/clients such as assisting with toileting, bathing, skin and hair care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, changing beds, patient positioning and mobilization.
2. Observes and reports patient/resident/client progress including anticipated/unanticipated patient/resident/client responses to care, patient/resident/client discomfort and/or pain, skin breakdowns, and unusual incidents and/or accidents to the designated RN/RPN/LPN/NP.
3. As directed by the RN/RPN/LPN/NP, takes temperature, pulse, respiration, and weight and obtains non-sterile specimens such as urine and stool.
4. Utilizes mechanical aids such as lifts, wheelchairs and stretchers in order to

📌 Health Care Assistant, Acute/Residential (Harrison Hot Springs)
🏢 Fraser Health Authority
📍 Harrison Hot Springs