AgeCare

Runs senior living and long-term care communities

Resident Care Attendant

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 13

Part-timeWilliams Lake, BC, Canada$31.64 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry is required.
Minimum HCA Provincial Certification is required.
Fluency in English, both orally and in writing, is required to perform the work.
At least 5 years of experience as an HCA or in another nursing designation in a continuing care setting is required, along with demonstrated leadership abilities, including strengths in supervision, judgment, and interpersonal skills.
Experience caring for residents with dementia is required.
Ability to perform tasks necessary for the position, including lifting and transferring clients, is required.

Responsibilities

Observe residents during bathing, washing, cleaning, dressing, and changing for changes in status, and report changes in condition to the Nurse as soon as possible.
Participate in developing the Nursing Care Plan by sharing observations, information, and knowledge of residents’ needs and strengths.
Share resident information with nursing and health care team members so the care plan addresses individual needs holistically within the Collaborative Care Model and Philosophy of Caring/Wellness Model.
Bathe, shower, and wash residents according to the Nursing Care Plan, promoting personal comfort and well-being while following water-temperature control procedures.
Assist with resident transfers to and from beds, wheelchairs, commodes, and toilets using appropriate engineering controls, including ceiling or mechanical lifts, and personal protective equipment controls, including transfer belts, while following AgeCare Life Policies.
Feed or assist residents during meals and snack times, referring to dining-room documentation to serve each resident the appropriate diet.
Provide routine treatments, such as skin creams and bowel protocols, and care procedures under the Nurse’s direction.
Assist residents to travel around the facility.
Observe residents and report changes in their condition to the Nurse using the Collaborative Care Model guidelines.
Monitor residents’ activities of daily living.
Monitor residents’ activities and take appropriate action when problems or disputes occur.
Participate in evaluating client care by contributing to the nursing team and interdisciplinary resident care conferences.

Work Location: AgeCare Cariboo Place

Address: 185 4th Ave N, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 2C8

FTE: 0.93

Employment Type: Regular Part Time

The Opportunity

The Resident Care Attendant reporting to the Director of Care and/or Resident Care Manager ensures and supports the collaboration and evaluation of the resident care services in accordance with applicable provincial standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure that the highest standard of resident care is delivered and maintained at all times.

What You Will Do

Observe residents for any changes in resident status when tub bathing, washing, cleaning, dressing, and changing residents. Report any changes in the resident’s condition to the Nurse as soon as possible.
Participate in the development of the Nursing Care Plan (NCP) by sharing observations, information and knowledge of the needs and strengths of the residents.
Share this information with other members of the nursing team and the health care team (Collaborative Care Model) so that the plan addresses the resident’s individual needs in a holistic way (Philosophy of Caring/Wellness Model).
Bath, shower, and wash residents according to the NCP to promote resident personal comfort and well-being according to strict water temperature control procedures.
Transfer/assist with resident transfers in and out of bed, to and from wheelchair, commode, or toilet, using appropriate Engineering Controls and following AgeCare Life Policies (Ceiling Lifts, Mechanical Lifts) and Personal Protective Equipment Controls (Transfer Belt).
Feed/assist with feeding residents during meals and nourishment/snack times. Refer to document located in the Dining room to ensure he/she serves the appropriate diet to each resident.
Provide routine treatments (e.g. skin creams, bowel protocols) and care procedures to residents, under the direction of the Nurse.
Assist residents to travel about the facility.
Observe and report and changes in the condition of the residents to the Nurse using the guidelines outlined in the Collaborative Care Model.
Monitor resident’s activities of daily living.
Monitor the activities of the residents and provide appropriate action when problems or disputes occur.
Participate in the evaluation of the care provided to clients by contributing to the nursing team and inter-disciplinary resident care conferences

What You Will Bring

Registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.
Minimum HCA Provincial Certification required.
Must be fluent in to perform work in English, both orally and in writing.
At least 5 years’ experience in as HCA (or other Nursing designation) in continuing care setting, demonstration of leadership abilities with strengths in supervision, leadership, judgment, and interpersonal skills.
Experience in caring for Residents with Dementia.
Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring clients.

What We Offer

Great Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary with health benefits and paid time off.
Career Growth: Opportunities for training, education, and advancement.
Supportive Culture: A diverse and inclusive team where everyone is valued.
Meaningful Work: Make a real impact on our residents' lives.
Community Feel: Build strong connections with residents, their families, and your colleagues.
Recognition: Your hard work is celebrated and rewarded.

About Us

For over 25 years, AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant and supportive communities, providing high-quality care and fostering meaningful connections. With over 50 communities across Alberta, BC and Ontario, we offer a comfortable, home-like atmosphere where residents can age with dignity and respect. Guided by our values of trust, quality, respect and teamwork, our compassionate and dedicated team is at the core of our success, ensuring that residents enjoy a rich quality of life in an environment tailored to their needs.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and excited to join a compassionate, dedicated team, AgeCare is the place for you! Apply today!

At AgeCare, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Internal Closing Date: November 20, 2026

Hours of Work: 4 on 2 off from 3:00pm-11:00pm

Approximate Start Date: November 30, 2026

Members of equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply, and Union membership is a condition of employment.

Wage Levelling Salary: $31.64 per hour

About the Company

AgeCare

Runs senior living and long-term care communities

AgeCare operates senior communities for older adults across Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, with long-term care, supportive living, retirement living, memory care, hospice and apartments. Its living-in-place model gives residents options as their care needs change, helping them remain close to family and community while their needs evolve. The company combines publicly funded long-term care with seniors' housing and related support services across its Canadian communities. Residents also receive meals, laundry, housekeeping and recreation, combining accommodation with day-to-day support. Founded in 1998, AgeCare is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Calgary, Canada
Founded: 1998

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