Health Aide (RCA HCA) Long-Term Care Only

Island Health

  • Vancouver, BC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 18 days ago
Close DateLocationDufferin Place - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementNo travel requiredShift Start Time/End Time0700 - 1500 / 1500 - 2300 / 2300 - 0700Days OffRotatingVacancy TypeCasualSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$29.83 - $29.83Paid FTEN/AWorked BI-WEEKLY HOURSN/APlanned Start DateApr. 16 2024Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)YesJob DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Reporting to the Manager and under the supervision and direction of the registered nurse or designate, the Health Aide assists the resident /client in activities of daily living to meet physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs and maintain optimal functioning while promoting residents' autonomy and choice.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceGrade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program such as a Health Aide program or equivalent. Registered with the BC Care Aide registry.Skills And Abilities
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Deal with others effectively.
  • Operate related equipment.
  • Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.
  • Ability to type.
Link to Full Job DescriptionAdditional information for applicantsthis posting to to build the casual HCA pool at Dufferin PlaceAdditional ClausesVaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.Requisition CAFacilities SubsectorAffiliation/UnionHEU

Island Health