Health Care Aide (HCA)

Are You Looking For:

• Control over your work / life balance
• Flexible working hours (minimum 12 hours – maximum 35 hours) that fit into your schedule
• Longer visits with clients to enable delivery of care (2-3 hours rather than 30-45 minutes)
• A great team environment
• Competitive compensation
• A career that truly helps our community and makes a difference

We Are Looking For Exceptional Team Members Who Are:

• Honest and reliable
• Great communicators and an even better listener
• Competent at making decisions, demonstrates initiative and common sense
• Cool and calm under pressure
• Compassionate and patient
• Able to problem solve

What We Offer:

• Nurse Next Door People Promise, you love coming to work
• Flexibility in hours and scheduling to match your lifestyle needs
• Compensation: $22.00 to $25.00 per hour
• Benefits package (24+ hours worked per week)
• Growth and career development
• 24/7 assistance related to client care

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Passion for delivering Happier Aging and client focused care in home and community settings
• Assisting clients with activities of daily living: meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, companionship, personal care
• Execute on the client’s care plan as outlined by the Care Designer
• Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly
• Function within the limits of your own experience and knowledge, while practicing safely and competently within the job description
• Reviewing progress notes prior to a visit, completing records and documentation accurately and carrying out all assignments as requested.
• Service the Sunshine Coast area
• Visit times (7am – 8pm) weekdays and weekends

Requirements:

• 2 years previous caregiving experience
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proof of BC Health Care Certification (Registry #)
• Current TB Screen and Criminal Record Check
• Must be able to legally work in BC, Canada to apply for this position
• Valid driver’s license