Health Care Assistant

at  The Care Group

If you’re seeking a meaningful opportunity that gives you a higher purpose and enhances the lives of seniors and their families, choose your career at The Gardens Care Center.
We honor diversity and inclusivity, and are proud to offer a safe work environment that fosters growth, teamwork and fulfillment.
The Gardens is one of 9 homes of The Care Group (“TCG”). TCG offers high-quality residential care services to complex care clients in our homes throughout the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. We believe our residents deserve excellence in care and we strive to achieve this by working as a team towards our common goal – a happy and healthy resident.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for Health Care Assistants to join our The Gardens at Qualicum Beach team in Qualicum Beach, B.C.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from an approved Care Aide, RCA, Nursing assistant, or PSW program
• Registered and in good standing with the BC Care Aide Registry
• Must have a valid Canadian work permit
• Current First Aid, WHMIS and Food Safe Certificates.
• Must be in good health and be physically able to perform all aspects of the position.
• Previous experience in Long Term Care is preferred.
• COVID-19 Immunization Certificate

• Provide holistic personal, emotional and psychosocial care to residents
• Provide personal hygiene, oral care, skincare, toileting, bathing, feeding, dressing, and grooming
• Use a variety of specialized equipment such as electric beds, mechanical lifts, tubs, and wheelchairs
• Actively participate in facility meetings and education programs.
• Assist in admission, discharge, and transfer of residents.
• Be fluent in verbal, written, and electronic communication in English
• Ensure the highest resident safety and well-being
• Monitor, report, and document changes in resident’s health status