Health Care Aide (PV1497)

 

 

Health Care Aides / HCA - Malaspina Gardens 

Pro Vita is looking for strong, experienced Health Care Aides (HCA) with a passion for the elderly to join our teams to support our residents in various Long Term Care, Assisted Living and Mental Health Facilities around British Columbia. 

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Company Name:	ProVita Care Management
Job Title:	Health Care Aide (NOC 3413)
Location of Work:	Nanaimo  (1.5 hour from Victoria)
Term of Employment:	Full-time
Start Day:	As soon as possible
Shift(s):	Full-time: 4 days on & 2 off, 7am-3pm, 35 hours/week Full-time: 4 days on & 2 off, 3pm-11pm, 35 hours/week Full-time: 4 days on & 2 off, 11pm-7am, 35 hours/week

Health Care Aides / HCA Responsibilities:

• Directs and assists residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, washing, bowel and bladder care, bed making, dressing, nails, oral, skin and hair hygiene. 
• Completes all documentation for the aforementioned activities of daily living. 
• Lifts, transfers, porters and ambulates residents using the proper equipment/technique as identified in the resident’s care plan and the policies and procedures.
• Reports need for changes to resident’s care plan, as necessary. 
• Conducts a pre-handling assessment prior to lifts, transfers and ambulation of residents.  
• Performs and records routine nursing procedures as directed by the on-duty nurse.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.  

Health Care Aides / HCA Must Haves: 

• Graduation from a recognized Resident Care Aide/Nursing program which includes a Dementia Care component or has completed a recognized Dementia Care program. 
• Maintains First Aide and CPR "A" certification.
• Food Safe Level 1. 
• Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations. 

Health Care Aides / HCA Nice to Haves: 

• 1+ year related experience preferred. 

What Pro Vita will offer you:

• $19.15 per hour*- (Please note wage leveling in place $25.33)
• Paid vacation and sick entitlement, as we believe in employees’ well being.
• A benefits package that includes Extended Health & Dental Care (Chiropractor, Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, etc), Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program and Out of Country Emergency Care.
• Educational opportunities where we will fund your education, if approved, to help advance your career with us.
• A Talent Management Program where we will grow and develop you into supervisor and managerial roles, if desired.
• Internal opportunities at other locations within our company, since we believe in promoting from within.
• A fun environment with company events and activities. We celebrate site anniversaries, years of service, professional appreciations, staff appreciation events and an annual Holiday party.