141895 - Care Aide (Acute)
Vancouver Coastal Health Vancouver
Care Aide (Acute) Job ID 2025
- 141895 City Vancouver Work Location UBC Hospital Department Short Stay Unit Home Worksite 02
- UBC Hospital Labour Agreement Facilities Subsector Union 100
- Facilities HEU Position Type Casual Job Status Casual FTE 0.00 Standard Hours / Week 0.01 Job Category Patient Care Support Services Salary Grade 22 Min Hourly CAD $29.83/Hr.
Shift Times 0730-1930/1930-0730 Days Off Various Position Start Date As soon as possible Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $29.83/Hr.
- CAD $29.83/Hr.
Job Summary Come work as a Care Aide at UBC Hospital with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Are you strong team-player and have a desire to help others?Apply to work as a Care Aide today at UBC Hospital!
As a Care Aide in Acute Care at Vancouver Coastal Health you will make your impact by: Work under the functional direction of a Registered Nurse or other designate and in cooperation with interdisciplinary team members to assist in the delivery of client care.
Follow established care plans provides personal care; bathes, grooms, dresses, assists with meals and oral hygiene.Provide assistance in the delivery of nursing care; takes temperature, pulse and respiration, documents on patient’s chart and responds to call bells/alarms.
Observe and monitor clients’ progress, symptoms and behavioural changes and reports significant observations.
Utilize mechanical aides such as specialty beds, lifts, wheelchairs and stretchers to transport clients and provides assistance with positioning, lifting and/or transferring clients utilizing established lifting/safety techniques.
Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients and staff.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education & Experience Grade 10.
Successful graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Eligible for registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and proficiently both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively and respectfully.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to successfully complete relevant VCH education, training, and orientation.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment (including Patient Care Information Systems).
Closing Statement The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections.
Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks.
For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents.
At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families.
We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us.
We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported.We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
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Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate.
Seniority will not apply.*** Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
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