Overview:
Dover House Senior Care home is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Health Care Aids during the afternoon shift. We are a purpose build care home that provides a homelike environment to 24 seniors. As a Health Care Aide, you will provide essential support and assistance to individuals in their homes, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.
Duties:
- Provide personal care services to clients (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and other duties as indicated
- follow individualized care plans
- Assist with mobility and transfers, including heavy lifting when necessary
- Administer medications as directed by healthcare professionals, if applicable
- Monitor and record vital signs
- Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and light snacks when needed
- Monitor in and output, and charting responsible
- Make self available to be part in education sessions when offered
- Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe environment, in addition to light laundry when required
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
- Assist with activities of daily living, such as toileting and hygiene
- Regular reporting and communicating with team of healthcare professionals, including, but not limited to HCAs, LPNs, RNs
- Respect seniors' belongings and care home property
- Utilize upmost safety following indicated safety measures when working with lifts, ensuring two people are present during the transfer
- Preform all duties in accordance with Dover House's policies and procedures
Skills:
To be successful in this role, you should possess the following skills:
- Medical Experience or background in nursing or healthcare is preferred
- Customer Service experience is preferred
- Familiarity with nursing home or assisted living environments is a plus
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical tasks as required
- Knowledge of patient care techniques and practices
- Understanding of senior care needs, including dementia care, cardiovascular, and palliative care
- Strong caregiving skills, including empathy, patience, and compassion
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently, along with a team
If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in need, we encourage you to apply for the position of Health Care Aid and join our team and make a difference in the lives of others.
Please note, we thank you for your application, though only successful applicants will be contacted.
Schedule and Shift Availability: We are offering a part-time position of approximately 24 hours per week, with the opportunity for additional hours. This role features a flexible rotation including shifts from 15:00 to 23:00 (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM) and 16:15 to 20:15 (4:15 PM - 8:15 PM), with every other weekend off. This is a temporary 8-week commitment starting on June 22.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Shift differential, Evenings, nights and weekends
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay - shift differentials
- Overtime pay - if applicable
Education:
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (preferred)
- Current Health Care Aid Certificate/Nursing Certificate (required)
Location:
- Nanaimo, BC V9T 5M4 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Pay: From $29.83 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Education:
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (preferred)
- Current Health Care Aid Certificate/Nursing Certificate (required)
Location:
- Nanaimo, BC V9T 5M4 (required)
Work Location: In person
