MANDARIN SPEAKING - Health Care Assistant

Health care assistant (Registered care aide)

• Begin a remarkable career that will make a difference in the lives of seniors.
• Senior Helpers of Vancouver is hiring for Health Care Assistants!
• If you have experience working in facilities, hospital, home care or healthcare, we’d love for you to join our team!
• Working as a Health Care Assistant at Senior Helpers of Vancouver provides a unique opportunity for a truly rewarding career in a field you can be proud of.
• By choosing to work for Senior Helpers of Vancouver, you’re not just giving exceptional care to your clients, but you’re gaining a genuine, in-home connection designed to give your clients the absolute best quality of life.
• We’ll fit your area of expertise to the seniors you’ll care for.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
• Assisting clients with instrumental activities of daily living such as light housekeeping, meal preparation
• Monitoring and reporting any changes in the client's condition to the healthcare team
• Providing assistance with mobility and transferring patients safely
• Supporting patients with eating and drinking, adhering to dietary requirements
• Assisting with medication reminders and medication administration under supervision
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients
• Providing emotional support and companionship to patients and their families

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic demeanour
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to speak and write in English. Other languages will be an asset.
• Professional proficiency in Mandarin is required to communicate effectively with clients and their families

Requirements

• Current registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry
• Completion of a recognized Health Care Assistant program
• Previous experience working as a Health Care Assistant in a healthcare setting (minimum 1 year)
• Negative TB test completed in the past 90 days
• A negative Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check issued in the past 90 days
• Certification in CPR and First Aid (preferred)
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends

Benefits

• $25.00-$27.00 per hour
• Flexible Schedule
• Professional Development
• Paid Training and Development
• Opportunities for Advancement

Schedule

• Casual/Part-Time
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only