Resident Care Assistant

Resident Care Assistant

Marrion Village Victoria Part Time & Casual

The Opportunity

At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities.

As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized.

As a resident care assistant, you foster positive relationships and assist residents with admissions, transfers and daily activities all while ensuring a welcoming environment and supporting their independence.

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized Resident Care Assistant Program

Post-Secondary Medication Administration Course

High school diploma

Current Food Safe certificate

Current WHIMIS certification

Current registration is in good standing with the BC Assistant Registry

About The Role

As a resident assistant, you play a crucial role in creating positive and collaborative relationships with residents, team members, families, and partners.

You assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for residents. Your support helps residents maintain their independence while receiving personalized care that respects their dignity and privacy.

You implement individualized care plans, administer medications as directed, and maintain updated clinical records within your scope of practice.

Additionally, you help with transportation, meals, laundry, and activities, contributing to residents' overall well-being.

Your active participation in quality care programs and multidisciplinary team meetings ensures prompt reporting of concerns or changes.

You also perform clerical duties, support new resident assistants' orientation and training, and engage in ongoing professional development.

By promoting a culture of health and safety, you demonstrate and encourage safe working practices while embodying Baptist Housing's values in every interaction.

Victoria ranks among the top twenty world cities for quality of life. Your work location will be at Marrion Village, our assisted living and senior rental housing community in Oak Bay.

About You

Your dedication to seniors is evident in your ability to foster enduring relationships with those under your care. Recognized for your unwavering kindness, compassion, and patience, you are a remarkable communicator, ensuring clear and effective instructions.

Whether independently managing projects or seamlessly collaborating with others, you consistently exhibit outstanding observational and problem-solving skills and excellent time management and prioritization abilities.

Your adaptability in dynamic situations is a testament to your versatility, and your high level of competency with computers and typing enhances the efficiency of your emails and charting duties and positions you as an indispensable team member.

Your natural ability to operate connected equipment further reinforces your ability to deliver exceptional care.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation ranges from $27.11 - $28.71 as per the CBA wage scale Grid 21. You will be welcomed into a warm and supportive work environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

About Us

Baptist Housing provides enhanced living communities and exceptional care to over 2700 seniors in British Columbia. We provide long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and home support in our communities in Kelowna, Vancouver, and Victoria.

We serve through a culture of caring where we put the wellness of our residents first in a person-centred approach. We live out a servant leadership model that collaborates in teams and builds strong relationships while exemplifying Christ-like values.

We're a committed group of people who bring their whole selves to work, and we're also FUN! We take what we do seriously, but not ourselves.

We're affiliated with the Fellowship Pacific Baptist churches.

How to Apply

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We look forward to reviewing your application