Lady Minto Hospital – Continuing Care Assistant
Job Posting #154298
Link to full job posting: https://islandhealth.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/154298
Link to full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD4990.pdf
Job Details
Are you someone who has a real passion for serving others? Are you a Continuing Care Assistant looking to showcase your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? Whether you are just beginning your career as a Continuing Care Assistant, or are considering joining the Island Health team – we have opportunities available to suit your needs. Join the team at Island Health and use your exceptional nursing skills to provide quality care for our clients.
People make our organization. Health care attracts smart, caring individuals who want to make a difference and help people. No matter what area of health care you are in, our multi- disciplinary team’s work together to provide the best care to our patients and residents, At Island Health we believe our values guide our actions and relationships, shaping how we make decision and plan for the future. Our vision is, “Excellent health and care for everyone, everywhere, every time”.
Island Health is an employer that knows our people make the organization. We are the Health Authority for all of Vancouver Island, one of the most livable regions in the world. The South Island is a vibrant urban center with an abundance of recreational and cultural opportunities. We are the largest employer on Vancouver Island with over 27,000 employees, 2.400 Physician partners and 3,000 volunteers and we provide health services to the 850,000 residents of Vancouver Island and adjacent coastal communities.
We are hiring regular full-time, regular part-time for CCAs at Lady Minto Hospital on Salt Spring Island (Rural / Remote).
These positions are located within the Coast Salish Territories of British Columbia. We acknowledge that we occupy the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish Peoples. We see you, respect your right to sovereignty and self-determination, and are committed to being better listeners, learners, and in lifting indigenous voices.
Reporting to the Manager or designate, and under the general supervision of the Charge Nurse, provides nursing care to assigned residents and patients. Performs nursing procedures such as taking temperature, pulse and respiration in addition to patient care duties relating to feeding, personal hygiene, and transporting of patients. Assists in the various programmes for social, recreational, diversional, and physical therapy and performs clerical duties such as assembling and maintaining patient charts.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate effectively 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.
Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD4990.pdf
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Additional Information for Applicants
Island Health offers programs and services on the unceded and traditional territories of the Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwaka’wakw Peoples.
As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.
Please note, only applicants that are fully vaccinated (7 days past their second dose of vaccine) are able to work in the facility. If you are offered employment, it will be contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer of employment is rescinded.