HEALTH CARE AIDE (ouf)

Health Care Aides (HCAs) conduct home visits to provide chronic and acute care and wellness services to Community Members. HCAs apply a structured client assessment process that includes on-going reassessment to determine client needs, family supports, and service allocations. Following the individual client assessment and care plans, HCAs provide medical support to clients with their daily living activities, including personal, social, physical, and spiritual needs. HCAs ensure that all clients are treated fairly with kindness, dignity, and respect. HCA positions are part of the Health Services Team and have an overall objective to provide KCFN Community Members with effective home services that enhance health and well-being. Duties & Responsibilities The duties & responsibilities of HCAs include (but are not limited to): Assists clients with daily activities (eating, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene) Performs or assists clients with light meal preparation, encouraging nutrition & healthy food selection Checks & records relevant vitals/measurements (BP, temperature, blood glucose, fluid intake and output); collects specimens as required Assists nurses with wound care & treatments as required Ensures proper usage of prescribed medications (does not administer medications) Monitors progress, symptoms and behavior and reports key observations or client safety concerns or emergencies to medical health practitioners Accompanies/drives clients to appointments Assists clients with mobility issues (weigh, lift, turn & position them) Provides emotional support & companionship Advocates for clients’ needs & supports Assists with respite & palliative care support Performs care-based cleaning including emptying/cleaning commodes Administers first aid in the event of an emergency Maintains a log of clients’ home visits & duties that are performed Maintains supplies inventory and performs sterilization of equipment Other duties as assigned by the management Education & Experience Licensed Care Aid Certification or Home Support Certificate Must have current registration with the BC Care Aide Registry 2+ years working as an HCA – strong asset Experience working with an EMR (electronic medical record) system – strong asset Strong organizational, communication and conflict resolution skills (trauma informed) Experience working with First Nation organizations (in a remote setting) – asset An understanding and appreciation of Nuu-chah-nulth culture/Ka:'yu:'k't'h' language/protocols Other Capable and willing to travel (ie training, meetings, client support) Capable and willing to travel via boat/plane and on remote logging roads Valid driver’s license & an acceptable driver’s abstract WHMIS, violence & harassment awareness training (or willing to complete) Valid First Aid Certificate - required An acceptable vulnerable Police Information Check (formerly known as an enhanced RCMP criminal record check) - required

Provide chronic and acute care and wellness services to community members through home visits and structured client assessments. Support daily living activities including personal hygiene, medical monitoring, and emotional companionship while advocating for client needs.

Must hold a Licensed Care Aid Certification or Home Support Certificate and be registered with the BC Care Aide Registry. A valid driver's license, First Aid certificate, and a clear vulnerable sector police check are required.

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Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Patient Care
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Wound Care Assistance
• First Aid
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Conflict Resolution
• Trauma Informed Care
• Palliative Care
• Respite Care
• Patient Advocacy
• Sterilization
• Communication Skills
• Organization Skills
• Mobility Assistance
• Personal Hygiene Support
• Meal Preparation

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

12 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level