West Coast Seniors Housing Management Limited Partnership·Kamloops, British Columbia
Provide holistic, quality personal care to residents, including bathing, grooming, and nutritional assistance. Monitor resident progress and behavioral changes while ensuring safety and dignity in a long-term care environment.
This position is covered under the HEABC wage levelling. Please note the wage is currently being adjusted and topped up by the government and the displayed wage is therefore reflective of such initiative.
At West Coast Seniors Housing Management, we see our communities as a family and we are equally committed to our residents and our staff. We provide an engaging work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity. We invest in the growth and development of our teams to actively participate in the creation of memories and moments that matter to our residents.
The Health Care Aide (HCA) reports to the Director of Care and/or designate and provides person served holistic and quality care. The HCA at our communities is an integral member of the team, performing their role in accordance with established policies and procedures, while maintaining the rights of residents and ensuring they are treated with respect and dignity.
Be an engaged collaborative team player, developing and maintaining professional relationships that support and strengthen the organizational culture and purpose.
Follows established care plans.
Provides personal care for our residents from admission or transfer including; bathing, grooming, dressing, assists with meals, oral hygiene and performing other care duties as applicable.
Responds to call bells/alarms.
Observes and monitors residents progress, symptoms and behavioral changes and reports significant observations.
Utilizes proper safety protocols when operating mechanical aides such as specialty beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers to transport residents.
Aids with lifting and/or transferring of residents by following established lifting/safety techniques.
Provides residents with nutritional assistance (e.g. meals, nourishment and tray service, assists residents to eat as needed). Assists residents to and from dining areas in accordance with meal service schedules. Reports any appetite/fluid/food intake changes or concerns immediately to the nurse.
Encourages resident participation in food service and clean up.
Performs laundry of resident’s personal clothing as required.
Involves the resident in organizing and maintaining their home environment, ensuring it is done according to the residents’ wishes and needs.
Attends and participates in community and education programs.
Performs other related duties as required.
is an equal opportunity employer.
Must be a graduate of a recognized Care Aide Program with active registration in the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry. A vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check and the ability to perform physical tasks up to 25 lbs are required.
Market context
In British Columbia, Health Care Aide roles are typically in steady demand across long-term care, home support, and community health settings. Competition often centers on active BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry registration, recent training, and readiness for physically demanding work; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your registry status and vulnerable sector check are current, and note the lifting requirement in your application.
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