Long-term Care Attendant

Position Summary
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Interior Health is currently seeking a Long-term Care Attendant to join our team at Nelson Fairview Gardens in beautiful Nelson, 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:
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages

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 patient, ensuring their physical, emotional and social needs are supported, while promoting maximum independence.

Typical duties include:

• Assisting with personal care and activities of daily living
• Assisting with mobility, transfers and related equipment
• Performing nursing procedures such as taking temperature, pulse and respiration
• Housekeeping activities relating to maintaining a safe and healthy environment
• Observing and reporting changes in patient behavior and condition
• Accompanying clients on outings and during social activities
• Performing clerical duties and delegated tasks

This is a PERMANENT PART-TIME (0.60 FTE) OPPORTUNITY.
Shifts of work will be scheduled days, evening and nights, rotating from 07:00 to 15:00, 15:00 to 23:00, 23:00 to 07:00 hours.

**start date is estimated for end of April 2025; for orientation, education and site training to begin prior to facility opening Spring 2025** Schedule will be adjusted, prior to opening of the LTC facility to residents, to a Monday-Friday schedule (08:30 - 16:30), prorated to FTE.

About this location/unit:

Nelson Fairview Gardens (NFG)
Introducing Nelson Fairview Gardens, a brand-new facility operated by Interior Health as part of the
new Nelson Community Health Campus. This state-of-the-art building will accommodate 75 adults in
need of long-term care. The facility features five distinct neighborhoods across three floors, offering both covered and open outdoor spaces with breathtaking mountain and lake views.

Located in Nelson, a charming city with over 10,000 residents, forming one of the three principal urban centers in the Kootenay Boundary region. Conveniently located midway between Vancouver and Calgary, Nelson is just a 30-minute drive from Castlegar and an hour from Trail, both of which offer commercial airports. Nelson is celebrated for its blend of “storybook charm and cosmopolitan sophistication.” Situated on the shores of Kootenay Lake, it offers a world-class recreational playground in a pristine setting, complemented by all the amenities of modern urban life.

At Interior Health, our approach is rooted in a person- and family-centered model of care, guided by principles of dignity, respect, information sharing, participation, and collaboration. The design of Nelson Fairview Gardens prioritizes resident comfort and staff safety. Each room is a private single occupancy space, with some adaptable for couples through adjoining rooms. Ceiling track lifts ensure ease of mobility from bed to bathroom. The modern, spacious facility is designed to foster a home-like atmosphere, with meals served from neighborhood kitchens and inviting spaces for families and visitors to enjoy meaningful time with their loved ones.

Interior Health is an organization where you have room to grow and where life outside of work is just as important to us as it is to you. Apply Today!

Qualfications
Grade 10
• Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant / Health Care Aide Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker registry (please include your active number)

*Along with a copy of your CV (or resume) please upload a copy of your health care certificate*