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Job Title: Care Aide - Powell River, BC Work Site: Olive Devaud Residence Status: Casual (on-call) Start Date: A Soon as Possible Salary: $21.94 per hour Hours: varied Reference#: 027143 JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a resident/client and family centered care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Care Aide works 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. Following established care plans provides personal care; bathes, grooms, dresses, assists with meals and oral hygiene and performs nursing care duties as applicable. Responds to call bells/alarms. Observes and monitors clients progress, symptoms and behavioural changes and reports significant observations. Utilizes mechanical aides such as specialty beds, wheelchairs and stretchers to transport clients and provides assistance with lifting and/or transferring of clients following established lifting/safety techniques. Maintains a clean and safe environment for clients and staff. Performs other related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Grade 10. Graduation from a recognized Resident Care Attendant program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.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.***Please note: only those applicants living in or willing to relocate to Powell River area will be considered***Powell River is part of mainland British Columbia and is separated from the Lower Sunshine Coast by Jervis Inlet. It is accessible by a combination of highway and ferry service either from Vancouver (141 km/5 hours) or Comox (12 km/1 hours) on Vancouver Island. Bus service to Powell River is available as is commercial air service via the local airport.Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.Short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration.***Employees of VCH who apply to this posting using this site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.