Health Care Aide

Come on down to the Kelowna Hiring & Post-Secondary Education Expo on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Coast Capri Hotel | 1171 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, B.C. Come dressed for success with your resume in hand for an opportunity to meet a live recruiter. Free Admission and Open to the public. Health Care Aide Salary: $29.83 Hiring: Full-Time, Part-Time, Casual Job Description: Who You Are Your kindness, caring, trustworthiness, empathy, and compassion are part of what makes you tick. You are a team player that works fluidly with residents, families, and colleagues every step of the way. You can work independently as well as take direction, be flexible, and be able to demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills. Your communication skills are solid; able to effectively share and receive information both verbally and in writing. You are reliable and proud of your commitment to your work; being someone your team can count on is important to you. What You Will Do * Provide personal care and attention to residents, ensuring that their activities of daily living needs are met, including meals and personal care. * Observe, report, and record physical or cognitive changes with residents to the LPN or RN. * Provide input into the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Resident’s Care Plans. * Assist with transfers of residents using the appropriate equipment such as lifts, wheelchairs, and walkers. * Encourage and assist residents to participate in social and physical, spiritual, and recreational activities. * Maintain a clean, safe, homelike environment for residents and staff. Your Qualifications – The Must Have’s * You have graduated from a recognized Health Care Aide Program and are registered with the BC Care Aide Registry. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. * You have the physical ability and stamina to carry out the duties of the role. * You have a genuine passion for caring for our residents. * You must provide a Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable adults What We Offer * A safe, fun working environment in a quiet residential setting, working along side a fantastic group of likeminded individuals * A competitive compensation package, including extended health and dental care benefits, life insurance and vision care (full time employees) * Employee Assistance Program * Flexible scheduling build on your needs (casual employees) * Training and development opportunities * Opportunities for career growth and advancement * Employee Recognition Program * Focus on a positive work-life balance * Free on-site parkingKaigo Senior Living has a dedicated team of employees who have been enriching the lives of our seniors for 25 years. If you want to create a positive impact and enhance seniors’ lives, then we invite you to join our team. We encourage interested candidates to submit their resume in confidence. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews. Kaigo Senior Living consists of six retirement communities nestled in beautiful settings and quiet neighbourhoods throughout the interior and lower mainland of British Columbia. All are fully accredited, professionally managed and well maintained. From its name “KAIGO” a Japanese word meaning caring to the highest standard, to its mission, vision and values, Kaigo has clearly established a foundation for developing a “partnership in caring”. Kaigo is dedicated to providing the best environments for our residents and our employees. At Kaigo we welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry: people of color, LGBTQIA2S+ folks, Indigenous Peoples, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We understand the value that diversity brings to our organization and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. Learn More at: https://www.kaigo.ca/join-our-team Company: Kaigo Senior Living Salary: $29.83 per hour Contract: PERMANENT