Health Care Assistant | Long-Term Care Attendant

Interior Health is currently seeking a Long Term Care Attendant to join our team at Swan Valley Lodge in beautiful Creston, B.C.
Who We Are
Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.
What We Offer
We offer a range of employee benefits and services to support you at every stage of your career:

• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

About The Job
As the Long-term Care Attendant (LTCA) you will work as an integral part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, who provide care and support in a long-term care setting. Working under the direction of RN’s and LPN’s, LTCA’s have key responsibilities in the individual care plan for each resident, ensuring their physical, emotional and social needs are supported, while promoting maximum independence.
Typical Duties Include

• Observe and report changes in resident behavior and condition
• Perform nursing procedures such as taking temperature, pulse and respiration
• Assist with mobility, transfers and related equipment
• Housekeeping activities relating to maintaining a safe and healthy environment
• Assist with personal care and activities of daily living
• Accompany clients on outings and during social activities
• Perform clerical duties and delegated tasks

This is a Relief Part Time (0.75 FTE) position until Mar 1, 2024 or until the return of the incumbent, working rotating days, evenings, and nights with shift times of 07:00-15:13, 15:00-23:13, 23:00 to 07:13.
Many new employees start out in casual or temporary positions before being successful on a permanent position and having a long and rewarding career with Interior Health.
About this location/unit:
Swan Valley Lodge is a 90 bed facility including a maximum of 6 respite/convalescent beds and a 23 bed secured dementia unit. Our client-centred philosophy is designed to support clients’ choices, help people function at their highest level and provide the best quality of life possible.
Employment Benefits
We offer a range of employee benefits and services to support you at every stage of your career:

• Extended Health Coverage
• Dental Health Coverage
• Medical Services Plan
• Employer paid vacation
• Insurance premiums 100% paid by Interior Health
• Pension Plan

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Interior Health is an organization where you have room to grow and where life outside of work is just as important to us as it is to you. Apply Today!