Health Care Aide

Health Care Aide (PV2546)

Job No : PV2546 Location : Penticton Employment Status : Full-time No. of Vacancies : 3 Closing Date : 18 May 2024 PDT

Health Care Aide / HCA - Haven Hill

Pro Vita is looking for Health Care Aides / HCA with a passion for the elderly to join our team to support our residents in Long Term Care in Penticton .

Company Name : Pro Vita Care Management Job Title : Health Care Aide (NOC 33102) Location of Work : 415 Haven Hill Road, Penticton, V2A 4E9 Term of Employment : Full-time Shift(s) :

Full-time : 5 on 2 off, 5 on 3 off, 4 on 3 off rotation, 10 : 30pm - 6 : 30am, 35 hours / week

Full-time : 5 on 2 off, 5 on 2 off, 5 on 3 off rotation, 10 : 30pm - 6 : 30am, 37.5 hours / week

Wage* : $28.74 / hour

Health Care Aide / HCA Must Haves :

• Provincial Registration with the BC Care Aide Registry.
• Graduation from a recognized Resident Care Aide / Nursing program which includes a Dementia Care component or has completed a recognized Dementia Care program.
• Food Safe Level 1.
• Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Passes and complies with Ministry of Justice Criminal record Check upon hire and every 5 years thereafter.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written.

Health Care Aide / HCA Nice to Haves :

• Gerontological experience preferred.
• Maintains First Aide and CPR "A" certification.

Health Care Aide / HCA Responsibilities :

• Directs and assists residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, washing, bowel and bladder care, bed making, dressing, nails, oral, skin and hair hygiene.
• Completes all documentation for the aforementioned activities of daily living.
• Lifts, transfers, porters and ambulates residents using the proper equipment / technique as identified in the resident’s care plan and the policies and procedures.
• Reports need for changes to resident’s care plan, as necessary.
• Conducts a pre-handling assessment prior to lifts, transfers and ambulation of residents.
• Performs and records routine nursing procedures as directed by the on-duty nurse.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
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