Health Care Aide Needed By Sienna Living – Kelowna, BC

Job Post: Health Care Aide
Company: Sienna Living
Location: Kelowna, BC
Pay: $29.83 per hour
Job Type: Temporary, Full-time

Join Sienna Living, where you’ll not only make a difference in seniors’ lives but also build meaningful relationships in a supportive and inclusive environment. This full-time Health Care Aide position offers a competitive salary of $29.83/hour and the opportunity to contribute to residents’ well-being in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

What You’ll Be Doing
As a Health Care Aide, you will:

Provide Resident Supervision and Assistance

• Assist residents with daily activities, including eating, dressing, hygiene, and grooming based on their care plans.

Provide Resident Care and Services

• Help residents maintain communication and connections by supporting sensory aid usage (e.g., glasses, hearing aids).
• Administer prescribed medications under supervision, after specific training.
• Ensure easy access to assistive devices like canes, walkers, and call bells.

Support Resident Comfort & Well-being

• Offer ongoing cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support.
• Encourage residents to participate in individual or group programs organized by the Resident Experience Team.

What Sienna Offers

• Competitive salary and vacation package.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits program.
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR) and an Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match.
• Continuous learning and growth opportunities to support career development.
• A welcoming and inclusive work culture values diversity and differing perspectives.

Who You Are

• Compassionate and dedicated to supporting seniors in living life fully.
• Graduate of a Health Care Aide program from an approved college.
• Detail-oriented with proficiency in bedside care and administering simple treatments.
• Tactful and diplomatic in interactions with residents, families, and visitors.

Personal Suitability

• Compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated to senior care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adaptable to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Work Environment for Health Care Aides in Canada

• Collaborative and fast-paced long-term care facilities or retirement communities.
• Direct interaction with seniors, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Emphasis on providing physical, emotional, and social support.

Skills and Knowledge Needed

• Strong knowledge of personal care procedures and techniques.
• Proficiency in assisting with mobility and sensory aids.
• Understanding of emotional and social support strategies for seniors.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Education and Certification Requirements

• Completion of a recognized Health Care Aide program.
• Certification in medication administration (with additional training).
• Vulnerable Sector Check clearance.

Note: Sienna Living is committed to creating an inclusive environment where team members and residents feel a sense of belonging. Applications with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Embark on a rewarding career that supports seniors in living their best lives!

Who Can Apply?
Canadian citizens, permanent or temporary residents, and individuals with or without a valid Canadian work permit are welcome to apply.

How to Apply
Submit your application online: Apply on Company’s Website

Source: Careerjet