Job Description
Mission Creek Landing has been a part of the East Kelowna community for over 45 years. It is nestled in a residential park like setting and is adjacent to the scenic Mission Creek Regional Park. Mission Creek Landing provides a safe home for seniors who can no longer live independently, whether due to physical or cognitive issues.
We are looking for dedicated Health Care Aides's who are passionate about seniors care and will go that extra mile to put a smile on our residents faces. Our focus is client-centered care, and we view each person in our care as an individual with unique emotional, spiritual, and physical needs.
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.
- 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 can pass a Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable adults.
What We Offer
- A safe, pleasant working environment in a quiet, homelike setting
- A competitive compensation package, including extended health and dental care benefits, life insurance and vision care (full time employees)
- $500 Signing Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off
- Training and development opportunities
- Wellness program
- Employee Recognition Program
- Salary: $25.83 per hour + night shift differential
- Shift: 22:30 hrs. to 06:30 hrs; 4 on 2 off rotation
Kaigo Senior Living has a dedicated team of employees who have been enriching the lives of our seniors for over 20 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 seven retirement communities nestled in beautiful settings and quiet neighborhoods 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $25.83 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Application question(s):
- Are you fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (at least 2 doses)?
Licence/Certification:
- BC Care Aide Registration Number (required)
Work Location: In person
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