Job description:

Health Care Aide / HCA - Simon Fraser Lodge

Pro Vita is looking for Health Care Aides / HCA with a passion for the elderly to join our team to support our residents in Long Term Care in Prince George. 

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Health Care Aide / HCA Must Haves: 

• Provincial Registration with the BC Care Aide Registry.
• Graduation from a recognized Resident Care Aide/Nursing program which includes a Dementia Care component or has completed a recognized Dementia Care program. 
• Food Safe Level 1. 
• Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations. 
• Passes and complies with Ministry of Justice Criminal record Check upon hire and every 5 years thereafter. 
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written.

Health Care Aide / HCA Nice to Haves: 

• Gerontological experience preferred. 
• Maintains First Aide and CPR "A" certification.

Health Care Aide / 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.  

If you are a kind, caring individual who enjoys connecting with and making a difference in the lives of elders – Apply Today!

*Please note that Healthcare wages are being adjusted and topped up by the government currently, February 2023.

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