119171 - Care Aide (Various Areas)

Care Aide (Various Areas) Job ID 2024-119171 City Squamish Work Location Hilltop House LTC Facility Department Long Term Care Direct Care Staff Home Worksite 18 - Squamish Labour Agreement Facilities Subsector Union 100 - Facilities HEU Position Type Baseline Job Status Temporary Part-Time FTE 0.47 Standard Hours / Week 17.63 Job Category Patient Care Support Services Salary Grade 22 Min Hourly CAD $29.83/Hr. Max Hourly CAD $29.83/Hr. Shift Times 2300-0700 Days Off Rotating Position Start Date As soon as possible End Date 9/30/2024 Position End Date - Incumbent Position ends on the listed end date or upon the return of the incumbent. Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $29.83/Hr. - CAD $29.83/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Care Aide with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Care Aide to join the team at the Hilltop House Long Term Care Facility in Squamish, BC. Apply today to join our team As a Care Aide at Vancouver Coastal Health you will make your impact by: Working under the functional direction of a Registered Nurse or other designate and in cooperation with interdisciplinary team members to assist in the delivery of client care. Following established care plans to provide personal care; bathe, groom, dress, assist with meals and oral hygiene and perform nursing care duties as applicable. Responding to call bells/alarms. Observing and monitoring clients’ progress, symptoms and behavioural changes and reporting/recording significant observations. Utilizing mechanical aides such as specialty beds, wheelchairs and stretchers to transport clients and providing assistance with lifting and/or transferring of clients following established lifting/safety techniques. Maintaining a clean and safe environment for clients and staff. Performing other related duties as assigned. ABOUT HILLTOP HOUSE: Hilltop House is located in Squamish, BC, approximately one hour north of the Vancouver lower mainland and accessible on the scenic Sea to Sky highway. The area hosts an abundance of recreational activities such as mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing and kayaking, as well as a growing arts and culture scene. Hilltop House is a 61-bed long term care facility for seniors with complex needs. It provides home-like care for its permanent residents, as well as respite care, a community bathing program and adult day care for seniors. Qualifications Education & Experience Grade 10 (including English 10). Successful graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Eligible for registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry. Knowledge & Abilities Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and proficiently both verbally and in writing Ability to deal with others effectively and respectfully. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to organize work. Ability to operate related equipment (such as Patient Care Information Systems). Closing Statement The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work. Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply. Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health. 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Location: Squamish-Lillooet, CA

Posted Date: 9/28/2024