Health Care Assistant | Long-Term Care

Interior Health is currently seeking a Long Term Care Attendant to join our team at Durand Manor in beautiful Golden, 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 Health Benefits
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Competitive wages
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums

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

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

This is a Relief Part Time (0.70 FTE) position until the return of the incumbent, working rotating days, evenings, and nights with shift times of 07:00-15:00, 15:00-23:00, 23:00 to 07:00.
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:
Henry M. Durand Manor, located in Golden, embodies a resident-centered philosophy designed to support residents’ choices, help people function at their highest level, and provide the best quality of life possible. The facility is attached to Golden and District Hospital and houses 26 residential beds, 2 short term stay beds, 2 dining centres, resident lounge, bathing facilities, and an activity room. We have a washer and dryer on site for personal laundry as well as outdoor courtyards complete with flower gardens for our residents to enjoy. The activity department provides planned activities and outings for residents and we also have adult day programs offered 3 days per week.
Employment Benefits
We offer a range of employee benefits and services to support you at every stage of your career:

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

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