Position Summary
We are currently seeking CASUAL Long-term Care Attendants (Patient Care Aides) to join our team on the general medical unit at Boundary Hospital in Grand Forks, BC.
**New financial incentive being offered** temporary quarterly retention bonus up to $2,000*
*for more details visit: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/media/new-financial-incentives-launched-health-care-staff-grand-forks
As the Long-term Care Attendant (LTCA (Patient Care Aide), you will work as a key team member of an interdisciplinary team who provide care and support in a long-term care setting and will primarily provide patient care within the hospital. Working under the direction of RN’s and LPN’s, Patient Care Aides follow established care plans and routines to deliver the best patient care possible.
Some typical duties and responsibilities:
• Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living
• Assist with patient mobility, transfers and related equipment
• Perform nursing procedures such as taking temperature, pulse and respiration
• Housekeeping activities relating to maintaining a safe and healthy environment
• Observe and report changes in patient progress, symptoms and condition
• Perform clerical duties and other related duties
This is a Casual opportunity. Casual means there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements may vary from 0 - 37.5 hours per week. Hours will typically be on day (07:00 to 19:00) or evenings (19:00 to 07:00) shifts and will include short call (less than 24 hours notice).
The Boundary Hospital is a very busy level 1 community hospital that has a catchment population of approximately 12,000 residents. The site offers medical, long-term care and emergency services and many community health programs are co-located at the hospital facility, which makes for a very collegial, multi-disciplinary team environment.
Are you looking for a chance to be part of a fast paced, vibrant medical unit and work alongside a team of LPNs and RNs? This might just be the opportunity you were looking for. Apply today to join the team!
Qualifications
• Grade 10
• Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant / Health Care Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker registry (please include your number)
*Along with a copy of your resume or CV, please upload a copy of your certificate.*
Comments
Effective April 1, 2023 - hourly rate is $28.74 per hour.
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.
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