Healthcare Assistant - Vancouver, Canada - Senior Helpers Vancouver

Description

Senior Helpers Vancouver is looking for experienced, caring, kind, dependable, and personable individuals who desire to provide in-home care to the elderly.

Our experienced caregivers often become like surrogate family members helping to meet the needs of our clients, allowing them to maintain their independence at home.

• Assisting clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
• Assisting clients with instrumental activities of daily living such as light housekeeping, meal preparation
• Monitoring and reporting any changes in the client's condition to the healthcare team
• Providing assistance with mobility and transferring patients safely
• Supporting patients with eating and drinking, adhering to dietary requirements
• Assisting with medication reminders and medication administration under supervision
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients
• Providing emotional support and companionship to patients and their families

• Current registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry
• Completion of a recognized Health Care Assistant program
• Previous experience working as a Health Care Assistant in a healthcare setting preferred (minimum 1 year)
• Certification in CPR and First Aid
• Compassionate and empathetic demeanour
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to speak and write in English. Other languages will be an asset.
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends
• Negative TB test
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check issued in the past 90 days

• Flexible schedule

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

• BC Care Aide Registry? (required)
• Driving Licence (preferred)