Health Care Aide Personal Care Home

Let us welcome you home to The Hamlets at Duncan in Duncan, BC.
Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long Term Care and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” At Optima Living, we feel genuinely honoured to work with our residents and we advocate a person-centered approach where the resident is the focus of all our endeavours.
We are currently seeking a Health Care Aide to join our team that is responsible for hands-on personal care services, medication administration, light housekeeping and meal service assistance, as well as participation in social-recreational activities.
Responsibilities:
Performs light housekeeping in resident suites and common areas
Support personal care activities; dressing, bathing, incontinence
Simple transfers
Respond to medical emergencies in a calm manner
Assists with resident laundry and meal service as needed
Follow Care Plans and report any changes or concerns
Working with residents to meet care requirements
Demonstrate ongoing competence utilizing knowledge, skill, judgment, and evidence-based practice in caring for aging adult is vital in this role
Ensure accordance with provincial continuing care health service standards, legislation, codes, regulations, and employment and safety statutes
Demonstrate awareness of accident and injury prevention, through safe work practices and procedures
Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements
Qualifications and Experience
Completion of provincial Health Care Aid certification
Registered with provincial health care registry
Completion of Medication Administration course
Experience in a residential care setting is preferred
Demonstrate infection control procedures
Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partners
Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests
Superior oral and written communication skills
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, squat, kneel and lift 25 pounds
Display compassion, education, proficiency, and experience while assisting residents
Conditions of Employment
Completion of CPR and First Aid
Clear Police Information Check
Clear Vulnerable Sector Check