Resident Care Aide

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Resident Care Aide

Village at Sun Pointe, Mill Creek Village & Smith Creek Village
Kelowna | Casual

 

Our Promise

At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. As the Resident Care Aide, you'll assist residents in their daily activities, implementing the Wellness Model of Care and Service philosophies to promote the normalization and improvement of our residents' lives, actively involving them in their care while preserving their independence as much as possible.

About You

You have a love for seniors and enjoy building long term relationships with the residents in your care. You’re known as kind and compassionate, with an extreme amount of patience. You’re an excellent communicator and can explain instructions in a way anyone can understand. People trust you and always comment that you listen to what they have to say. You’re always on time for work and known for "always getting the job done". You take the safety of the residents in your care seriously and have a gentle touch when working physically with people. You’re also flexible and adaptable enough to deal with changing priorities and situations that require some quick thinking. You come with a high school education and completion of a recognized nursing assistant program or a Health Care Assistant Certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution. You’ll be registered with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry and have a Food Safe Level 1 Certificate.

About The Role

  • Assisting residents with daily activities like socializing, exercising and recreational activities

  • Prioritizes safety and efficiency in all tasks.

  • Establishes a culture of health and safety, leading by example and encouraging the team to do the same.

  • Identify and rectify hazards and unsafe practices, reporting them to the Occupational health and Safety Committee

  • Responsible for communicating resident progress, attendance and changes in physical and cognitive functioning.

  • Serves as an ambassador of Baptist Housing, embodying our ministry values in all interactions.

Must Haves

  • Grade 12 education and completed a recognized Care Aide program.

  • Current registration with the BC Care Aide Registry

  • Certification in medication administration

  • Current First Aid certification with CPR

About Us

Baptist Housing provides enhanced living communities and exceptional care to over 2700 seniors in British Columbia. We provide long term care, assisted living, independent living, and home support in our communities in Kelowna, Vancouver, and Victoria. We serve through a culture of caring where we put the wellness of our residents first in a person centred approach. We live out a servant leadership model that collaborates in teams and builds strong relationships while exemplifying Christ-like values. We're a committed group of people who bring their whole selves to work, and we're also FUN! We take what we do seriously, but not ourselves. We're affiliated with the Fellowship Pacific Baptist churches.

Your Work Location

Located along the beautiful shores of Okanagan Lake, in the heart of the stunning Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is an inviting community in which to live and work. Our three communities are the Village at Sun Pointe, Mill Creek Village and Smith Creek Village

What You Receive 

A competitive salary at $28.74 / hour . A supportive and fun work culture with professional development opportunities.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply button', where you can submit your resume and complete the necessary steps to apply for this job. We look forward to reviewing your application