Cape Cod Healthcare·Parksville, British Columbia
The Certified Home Health Aide must maintain open communication with the case management team regarding patient health and safety status, reporting changes promptly and complying with all regulatory acts. Responsibilities include performing prescribed skills, encouraging patient independence, and providing emotional support while adhering strictly to the home health aide plan of care.
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Maintains open communication with case manager and/or Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader regarding health, safety and environment status of patients.
Reports all changes in a timely manner.
Complies with State/Federal regulatory acts.
Perform all skills with competency, as indicated on the skills checklist.
Communicates with Clinical Coordinator regarding all scheduling concerns relating to patients which may include, but not limited to changes such as times, days, patient absences and discharges.
Communicates with case manager, and if not available, the Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader regarding any case concerns, patient problems, planned time off or other general schedule changes.
Completes and submits required documentation, i.e., patient and employee time sheets, etc., accurately and on a timely basis.
Report all concerns of possible patient abuse or neglect to the case manager and/or the Team Leader.
Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients.
Perform only those tasks as prescribed by the case manager on the home health aide plan of care.
Encourage patient in achieving an optimum level of independence by encouraging his/her participation in personal care and in interests and activities in the home, family and community.
Provides or assists with post mortem care after pronouncement.
Perform additional tasks as may be assigned by the Team Leader and/or case manager, depending on the specific situation or on the Home Health Aide’s experience and capabilities.
routine uncomplicated colostomy case and decubitus care. Provides understanding and emotional support to patient and significant others. If eligible, may participate in the Patient Transportation program for the Private Services department. All other duties as assigned. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects
VNA’s commitment to
CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.
Possess and maintain certification as a Home Health Aide or equivalent as approved by the Agency. One year satisfactory employment history preferred. Experience in care of the elderly preferred. Satisfactory completion of Skill Assessment Test. Able to record messages and keep records.
Candidates must possess and maintain certification as a Home Health Aide or an equivalent approved by the Agency, along with satisfactory completion of a Skill Assessment Test. One year of satisfactory employment history and experience in caring for the elderly are preferred.
Market context
Operations roles in British Columbia are often tied to keeping day-to-day services running reliably, so demand tends to follow organizations that need strong coordination, scheduling, and support functions. These roles can be competitive because employers look for candidates who communicate clearly, stay organized, and handle equipment or workflow tasks with care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, and prepare examples that show recent related experience and effective teamwork.