| Job ID: |
661 |
| Close Date: |
Dec 17/09 |
| Profession: |
Nursing Support |
| Specialty: |
Resident Care Attendant |
| Company/Facility: |
Interior Health Co. |
| Department: |
Human Resources |
| Position Type: |
Casual |
| Experience Required: |
less than 1 year |
| Location of Facility: |
Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada |
Position Overview
Imagine working and playing. Here’s your opportunity for both in Nakusp, BC!
Located on the shores of the Upper Arrow Lake in British Columbia’s Selkirk Mountains, Nakusp is a vibrant, friendly community, where diverse economic activity exists in harmony with the natural environment and encourages healthy lifestyles. From magnificent scenery and relaxing hot springs, to fabulous golf and fishing, to great hiking trails and world class helicopter skiing, Nakusp offers residents a lifestyle that others dream about. Forget spending your time & money just getting to and from work. Here, you really can have it all because it’s all on your doorstep. Enjoy your family, your recreational pursuits or get involved with the community without slowing down your career.
The Resident Care Attendant provides resident care in accordance with resident-centred care philosophy and established regional and facility policies and procedures. As part of the multidisciplinary team and under the direction of the Team Leader/RCC/RN/RPN/LPN, the Resident Care Attendant performs nursing procedures such as taking temperature, pulse and respiration in addition to resident care duties relating to activities of daily living, including personal, social, physical and recreational needs. Transports residents and performs clerical duties.
Requirements/Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:
Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities:
? Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
? Ability to deal with others effectively.
? Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
? Ability to organize work.
? Ability to operate related equipment.
About the Facility
Interior Health is one of six health authorities responsible for publicly funded health services in British Columbia. With over 18,000 employees and 1,230 physicians on our team, we are developing the future of health care through innovation and professional development.
Our Health Service Areas are comprised of safe, friendly communities situated in a breathtaking "four seasons" playground with a wide range of activities to enjoy. Whether you're after an urban lifestyle or peaceful rural setting, you’ll find it here. Immerse yourself in the arts and culture scene or take on recreational adventure with skiing, mountain biking, and fishing right outside your door, any day of the week. All of Interior Health's regional locations offer easy access to major cities like Vancouver or Calgary to keep you in touch with all the action of the "big city".
For a challenging, growth-oriented career in a beautiful, natural setting where balanced lifestyle choices abound, come to Interior Health and join our quest to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the Province of BC.
Additional Information
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