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Resident Care Aide (RCA/HCA)

Nanaimo, BC
CA$29/hour
Mid Level
part_time

Top Benefits

Meaningful work
A supportive, diverse team and training opportunities
Refreshments while you work

About the role

Join our Team

At Berwick, we're not just in the business of senior living—we're creating true, vibrant communities where people connect, thrive, and pursue their interests.

We’re powered by people.

Every one of our communities is designed for the people who live and work within it. We believe that every age holds opportunities for discovery, adventure and connection and that it’s our responsibility to empower those around us—Berwick residents and team members—to embrace their fullest, most meaningful life.

Everything we do is motivated by a desire to make a significant difference in people’s lives. Our team members are compassionate, forward-thinking and hard-working. We’re not afraid to take risks or have fun. Working with Berwick’s residents is immensely rewarding and interesting, and those who thrive here bring curiosity and appreciation to their interactions with residents and their fellow team members alike.

Sound like you? Read on below to see if this is meaningful to you.

Berwick on the Lake retirement community is looking for a Resident Care Aide who is reliable, authentic, and excited to make a difference in the lives of people. As part of a dynamic team environment, your unique sense of humour, optimism, and ability to work well with seniors, will lead to a flourishing career with a company that supports your personal and professional growth.

The Berwick Perks:

  • Meaningful work. At Berwick, you’ll be making a positive difference in seniors’ lives, each and every day.
  • A supportive, diverse team and training opportunities. We believe in giving our people opportunities to advance wherever we can.
  • Refreshments while you work. Berwick’s chef-prepared meals are delicious! We offer partially subsidized daily meals and beverages to employees.

High-value Benefits:

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounted Meal Program
  • Complimentary Onsite Gym Use
  • Vacation starting at 6%
  • Employee Perks Discount Program

Schedule:

This position is Saturday & Sunday, 7:00am to 1:00pm, for a total of 11 hours weekly.

Pay:

Starting wage is $29.83 (includes provincial wage subsidy), plus shift differentials as applicable.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Operations Support Manager, and under the clinical direction of the Corporate Clinical Resource Manager, the Enhanced Living Services RCA provides assistance for activities of daily living for independent Berwick residents. The Enhanced Living Services RCA will provide services in a manner conducive to resident safety, comfort, and dignity, while maintaining choice, independence, and individuality. The Enhanced Living Services RCA is aware of and conforms to Assisted Living Registrar requirements and applicable internal policies related to Enhanced Living Services. The Enhanced Living Services RCA maintains regular appropriate communication with residents, family members, and pharmacy partners as required. The Enhanced Living Services RCA will collaborate with the General Manager, Operations Co-Ordinator, Corporate Clinical Resource Manager, and various team members.

The Enhanced Living Services RCA will be a flexible individual who enjoys multitasking and displays high energy, with the ability to encourage a comfortable, home-like environment for residents, team members, families, and visitors. Encourages and adheres to a holistic philosophy of wellness, recognizing that each resident is capable of, to varying degrees; making decisions about his/her life and is a partner in the decision-making process.

This position is also a designated First Responder for resident and building emergencies.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Graduate from a recognized Residential Care Aide Program
  • Medication Administration Certificate
  • Food Safe Level 1 Certificate if handling or serving food
  • Trained in handling emergency situations such as power outages, fire, earthquake, and medical emergencies
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programs including Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Demonstrates a solid understanding of the intent, philosophy, and core values of Enhanced Living when planning and delivering personal care and hospitality services
  • Experienced in the field of geriatrics, Enhanced Living, and residential care
  • Ability to work well with seniors, their families and the public
  • Tact, sound judgment, confidentiality, patience, reliability and the ability to treat and guide staff and residents with respect and dignity
  • Ability to work independently and follow instructions with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work with staff, as a team is essential
  • Good observational and recording skills
  • Polite, courteous, and must work well with seniors and the public

Note: At Berwick we understand the importance of immunization to protect our residents, team members and visitors from COVID-19. As such, a prerequisite of employment is that all new hires are vaccinated as approved by Health Canada. A current TB test and criminal record check are also required pursuant to the Criminal Records Review Act for working with vulnerable adults.

What our staff are saying about working with Berwick Retirement Communities:

I have always been proud to work at Berwick. My role allows me to collaborate daily with a supportive team and build relationships with the residents who live at and call Berwick home. It’s that connectedness that makes working here so special.

-Lydia, Resident Services Manager, Berwick on the Park since 2008.

Berwick is like no other company that I’ve worked for. I feel supported in my role to be creative and to try new things and there are always opportunities to learn and grow. We have such a dynamic team of staff and residents who really care about one another, and we have a lot of fun together. I couldn’t ask for more in a workplace.

-Rachelle, Active Living Manager, Berwick Royal Oak since 2021.

I love working with the Marquise and Berwick team. Together we are a family who demonstrates pride, dedication, loyalty within our team. It is so easy to come to work when you absolutely love your job. It is a pleasure to watch my team grow with our residents as it brings them so much joy to listen to their stories; residents become our family as well.

-Marlo, Director of Hospitality at Berwick Comox Valley since 2015.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $29.83 per hour

Application question(s):

  • Do you have a Covid-19 vaccination?

Licence/Certification:

  • RCA/HCA (preferred)

Work Location: In person

About Berwick Retirement Communities

Hospitality
201-500

Berwick Retirement Communities sets the standard for providing superior Retirement Communities on Vancouver Island and the Thompson Okanagan. Our company was founded on the key core principles of creating engaging carefree independent lifestyles for our seniors and providing peace of mind for their families. Berwick's Founders, Gordon and Chris Denford, live and work in Victoria, and lead our team with the keen focus and positive attitude that encourages each and everyone of us to aspire to create engaging lifestyles for our seniors.

Berwick has taken retirement living to a new level, creating award winning retirement communities in Victoria, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Comox, Campbell River & Kamloops.

It is the people that make up our communities. Upon a visit to any Berwick residence, you will feel the immense pride of ownership and commitment our team display as they go out of their way to exceed expectations for each resident. Creating a community includes creating amazing physical spaces to live in and relax – ultimately, at Berwick, our team ensures that our residents feel at home.

We are part of the community. At Berwick, we know it is imperative to support the community where we live and work. This concept forms the foundation of our community engagement. As a result, both our staff and residents support many community initiatives ranging from Arts & Culture, Youth programs & Hospice.

Range of Services: Independent & Assisted Living through to Enhanced Care Services