Care Aide | Long-term Care (British Columbia)

Care Aide | Long-term Care (British Columbia)

03 Nov
|
Interior Health
|
British Columbia

03 Nov

Interior Health

British Columbia

Position Summary
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and energetic Care Aide to join our Long-term Care team at Hardy View Lodge in Grand Forks, BC. If delivering patient-centered care is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a agile, 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 behaviour 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.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days, evenings, and nights rotating from 06:30 to 15:00, 15:00 to 23:30, 23:30 to 06:30 hours.

About this Location
Hardy View Lodge, located in Grand Forks at Boundary Hospital, embodies a patient-centered philosophy designed to support patients’ choices, help people function at their highest level, and provide the best quality of life possible. This facility is an 80-bed facility with five cottage style units. 60 beds are all individual with showers in the bathroom area. The 20-bed unit has two semi-private rooms, and the remaining 16 rooms are private.

A hidden gem surrounded by mountains and rivers, outdoor adventure is right at your doorstep in Grand Forks. In every season, the stunning landscapes invite you to explore the beauty of the region.

Local art galleries, cozy cafes, a bustling farmers’ market, unique murals and live music add color and life to the town’s charming streets. When you’ve had your fill of outdoor recreation and cultural experiences, Grand Forks invites you to slow down and savour all that life here has to offer.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C.'s Top Employers!

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

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