Northern Health·Burns Lake, British Columbia
Provide resident care in accordance with resident-centred care principles and facility policies.
Perform nursing procedures including taking temperature, pulse, and respiration.
Assist residents with personal, social, physical, and recreational activities of daily living.
Transport residents.
Perform clerical duties.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary care team under the direction of the Manager or designate.
Work rotating day, evening, and night shifts
Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Follow the path to an exciting career as a Registered Care Aide at the Pines. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Registered Care Aide provides resident care in accordance with resident-centred care philosophy and established regional and facility policies and procedures. As part of the multidisciplinary team and under the direction of the Manager or designate, the Registered Care Aide performs nursing procedures such as taking temperature, pulse and respiration in addition to resident care duties relating to activities of daily living, including personal, social, physical and recreational needs. Transports residents and performs clerical duties. Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Evenings, Nights, 07:00 to 15:00, 15:00 to 23:00, 23:00 to 07:00 (rotating) Qualfications
Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience and registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry. Skills and Abilities:
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment. Where you will be working: Facility: Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through The Pines Community: Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Burns Lake More about Northern Health Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC. What Northern Health Has to Offer You! Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:
Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions. Important Application Information Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
Program certificates or diplomas.
High school, college, or university transcripts.
Cover letter and resume (recommended). International Applicants Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants
Grade 10 education, graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent education, training, and experience, and registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry. Applicants must demonstrate communication, interpersonal, organizational, physical, and equipment-operation abilities.
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