Casual Health Care Assistant (HCA)
Summary:
Hero Home Care is looking for exceptional Caregivers (Health Care Assistants) to join our team of Heroes and help improve the lives of seniors in our community! As a Caregiver (all position titles are “Casual Caregiver”) you will work one-on-one with seniors in their homes helping promote independence and allowing them the choice to live life on their own terms.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To provide assistance with activities of daily living (Including but not limited to):
Health Care Assistance / Caregiving
Meal Support
Housekeeping
Companionship
Medication reminders
Completing related tasks as instructed by Care Managers / Company
Position Requirements:
Registered as a HCA (with BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry)
Experience Required (as Caregiver or LPN)
Passionate about caring for seniors
Self-led and enjoy working independently
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, fellow caregivers, and our Care Managers over email, phone, and through our Hero Home Care app
A skill for identifying and solving problems with effective and lasting solutions
Must have a BC Driver’s license and preferably access to vehicle
Licences/Certifications:
Provincial Registration with the BC Care Aide Registry (required)
Do you have a valid Class 5 Licence in BC? (preferred)
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