Health Care Aide - Nanaimo, Canada - Eden Gardens
Description
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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