Casual Caregiver/Health Care Aide(HCA)

at  Nurse Next Door Comox ValleyCourtney

Do you want to make lives better and have the ability to drive your career? Do you love working with seniors?
Nurse Next Door has the perfect opportunity for you!

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to speak and write in English. (Other languages will be an asset)
• Able to travel from client to client in a timely fashion. Drivers require reliable vehicle for transportation shifts and getting to and from client residences. (non negotiable)
• Ability to identify and report care concerns regarding clients to Care Designer and if needed LPN/RN.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• If you are…Passionate about making a difference and have previous caregiver experience whether personal or in a job/volunteer setting.
• If you are…Described as a self-led leader with the ability to take responsibility for own behavior and success.

(Other companies may call this role: Support Worker, Healthcare Aide, Caregiver, , Dietary Aide, Developmental Service Worker, Personal Care Assistant, In Home Caregiver, Care Worker)

• Caregiving: 1 year (required)

Nurse Next Door Home Care Services provided the following inclusive hiring information: We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Wage: From $21.00-23.50 per hour, dependent on certification.
Shifts: Day shift, Holidays, Monday to Friday, Night shift, and Weekends as needed

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES OF JOB POSITION

We provide care 24/7, so visits may be scheduled early morning, afternoon, evening, or overnight to meet our clients’ needs. You will be responsible for the following:

• Execute on the client’s care plan as outlined by the Care Designer.
• Assist clients with transfers, ambulation, and exercises.
• Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly.
• Help clients with their ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living) that are within your scope of practice.
• Meal preparation, light housekeeping, and/or provide companionship and personal care.
• Function within the limits of your own experience and knowledge, while practicing safely and competently within the job description.
• Complete records and documentation accurate and thoroughly.