Resident Care Aide - The Heights

Resident Care Aide

The Heights | Victoria | Casual

About You

You possess a deep respect and love for seniors, fostering enduring relationships with those in your care. Renowned for your kindness, compassion, and abundant patience, you remain unfazed even in the face of challenging situations and difficult individuals. Your exceptional communication skills allow you to convey instructions clearly and listen attentively, earning the trust and respect of those around you. Your unwavering punctuality and commitment to task completion have made you a dependable figure, and you hold the safety of the residents you care for in the highest regard, consistently approaching physical interactions with a gentle touch. Your flexibility and quick thinking enable you to adapt to changing priorities and respond effectively to unexpected situations.

Must Haves

• Resident Care Aid Certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution 

• Current registration in good standing with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry 

• Current Food Safe Certificate 

• A valid First Aid Certificate 

• A minimum of one year of experience providing care in a residential care environment is preferred. 

About The Role

*These are casual positions

• Foster positive relationships with residents, team members, families, and partners. 

• Implement the Wellness Model of Care. 

• Promote active living, continuity of care, and normalization for residents. 

• Assist with daily living activities, mealtimes, laundry, and transportation. 

• Respect residents' living spaces. 

• Contribute to resident care plans and follow care plans. 

• Attend meetings and stay informed about changes. 

• Maintain confidentiality and show respect for residents' dignity and individuality. 

• Welcome new residents and participate in educational sessions. 

• Maintain resident charting and complete incident reports. 

• Enter resident information into InteRAI-MDS documents. 

• Report relevant resident information to nurses promptly. 

• Take responsibility for personal and professional development. 

• Promote a culture of health and safety. 

• Demonstrate safe working practices and encourage team members to do the same. 

• Identify and address hazards, make safety suggestions, and follow infection control policies rigorously, including regular hand washing. 

• Models Baptist Housing values in all interactions with the team, residents, and families 

About Us

Baptist Housing provides enhanced living communities and exceptional care to almost 2700 seniors in British Columbia. We provide long term care, assisted living, supportive housing, home support, and adult day programs in our communities in Kelowna, Vancouver, and Victoria. We serve through a culture of caring where we put the wellness of our residents first. We live out a servant leadership model that collaborates in teams and builds strong relationships while exemplifying Christ-like values. We put the wellness of our residents first in a person-centred approach. We're a committed group of people who bring their whole selves to work, and we're also FUN! We take what we do seriously, but not ourselves. We're affiliated with the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches Pacific. 

Your Work Location

Victoria ranks among the top twenty world cities for quality of life. Our long term care community, The Heights at Mt. View, is a 7-story, 260-suite residence in Saanich's neighbourhood. 

What You Receive 

A warm and supportive work environment, with an hourly wage of $28.74/hr. 

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply button', where you can submit your resume and complete the necessary steps to apply for this job. We look forward to reviewing your application