Health Care Aide - Nanaimo, Canada - Eden Gardens

Eden Gardens
Eden Gardens
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Nanaimo, Canada

1 month ago

Sophia Lee

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Eden Gardens is a Long-Term Care Home specializing in Dementia Care - creating a person-directed community that promotes well-being and a quality of life for all.

We strive to be the best place to live and the best place to work.


WHY JOIN US

  • Unique Philosophy of Care
  • Great Benefits Package Available
  • Team Atmosphere
  • Fun Filled Staff Events
  • Competitive Wages

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support the daily life for the elders that live in their home by assisting with daily personal care and meal service
  • Ability to utilize equipment necessary to provide care: overhead and manual lifts, bathing tubs, shower chairs, wheelchairs, etc.
  • Ability to document and participate in care planning
  • Act as an advocate to protect and promote elders' rights.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Registration with the British Columbia Health Care Aide Registry.
  • Experience and additional education in Care of Persons with Dementia is preferred.
  • Must be physically and mentally fit for the work environment
  • Speak, read, and write the English language in an understandable manner
  • Pass a Criminal Record Check upon hiring and every 5 years thereafter
  • Must be fully vaccinated against Covid1
  • Must either receive annual flu vaccine, or wear appropriate PPE as prescribed by the PHO for the recommended flu season

PERSONAL SKILLS AND ASSETS:


  • Team player
  • Desire to bring spontaneity, joy, and connection to the lives of our elders
  • Able to learn new skills that enable our elders to engage in their normal life patterns and make the community a pleasant place to live and work
  • Flexibility and willingness to modify routines and duties at times
  • Ability to communicate with and listen effectively to elders, families, and other care partners (includes both verbal and written communication skills)

Job Type:
Casual


Salary:
$28.74 per hour


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Evening shift
  • Morning shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay

Application question(s):

  • In order to work for Eden Gardens, you will need to reside within commuting distance to our building. Do you currently reside on Vancouver Island?

Education:


  • Secondary School (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Heath Care Aide Certificate (BC) (required)

Work Location:
In person
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