Care Aide (Acute)

Job summary

The Care Aide provides personal care, including bathing and grooming, and assists in the delivery of nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. They are responsible for monitoring patient progress, documenting vitals, and utilizing mechanical aids for patient transport and positioning.

Job details

Notice NOW ACCEPTING LATE INTERNAL APPLICATIONS: Please note that the internal competition for this position is now closed, however we are still accepting late applications from qualified internal candidates. Should you choose to apply, your application will only be considered after on-time internal applicants have been considered. Description JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a 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. Provides assistance in the delivery of nursing care; takes temperature, pulse and respiration, documents on patient’s chart and 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, lifts, wheelchairs and stretchers to transport clients and provides assistance with positioning, lifting and/or transferring clients utilizing 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 and 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 & AbilitiesDemonstrated 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)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. Details 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, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.

What you’ll do

The Care Aide provides personal care, including bathing and grooming, and assists in the delivery of nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. They are responsible for monitoring patient progress, documenting vitals, and utilizing mechanical aids for patient transport and positioning.

Requirements

Candidates must have Grade 10 education and be a graduate of a recognized Health Care Assistant Program. Eligibility for registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry is required.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Positioning · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Consistent · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Personal Care
• Patient Monitoring
• Vital Signs Measurement
• Patient Transport
• Patient Positioning
• Communication
• Patient Care Information Systems
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Safety Techniques
• Documentation

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services

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