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Home Care Careers
Homecare West provides affordable Home Care for Seniors in Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond and North & West Vancouver. We have a qualified staff member ready to answer your call 24/7!
WE ARE HIRING!
If you are a Certified Health Care Assistant or an internationally trained nurse, and able to work in Canada send your resume to info@homecarewest.com
We can’t wait to have you join our team!
a message from the
Hiring Manager Tammy
In the past few weeks, I have had the pleasure of interviewing many internationally trained nurses.
It is so wonderful to find out that many of them have spent a great deal of time during their studies caring for the elderly. Some have worked in outreach programs caring for seniors in small, rural communities, in countries where equipment and supplies are scarce. They have described situations where they have had to use items their patient had at hand in their homes to “McIver” (create) their own equipment, even a bed lift!
These highly skilled nurses come to Homecare West excited to understand Canadian nursing, in Vancouver. Their thoughtfulness, sensitivity and desire to do a great job truly inspires me.
Career Opportunities
Homecare West workplaces are our client’s private homes, retirement communities and complex care facilities. We look for certified health care assistants and international nurses who can bring their training and life experiences to our clients in their homes.
As a company, we nurture individuals who share our passion for senior care and celebrate all successes each shared experience brings.
Who Are We & How Did We Get Here?
Homecare West was founded by Tammy Watson, July 2004. At that time Tammy was a single mom who had recently lost both of her young senior parents. From this experience she expanded her understanding of what it’s like to care for a parent at home. “I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to bring my personal experience into many conversations I have with families needing care for their parents”.
Tammy has worked most of her life with seniors, starting with her first job as a kitchen helper in a small intermediate care centre in the Fraser Valley.
“My favorite resident, Nanny Higgins taught me to fold tea towels quite properly”. “Nanny Higgins had Alzheimer’s disease, she didn’t remember my name or that she had already taught me how to fold, but she sparkled when she laughed and when she winked at me as she left the kitchen, I felt we shared a special secret; I was 16 years old”.
After many years and 100’s of properly folded tea towels, Homecare West was born.
Our Culture
We offer our employees professional development and cultivate a professional environment in which our employees are challenged to give their best; a desire to practice kindness and compassion in all they do is fostered.
We value a diverse workplace. We believe in inclusion and commit to a work environment free from narrow-mindedness.
We strongly believe in supporting seniors to live independently and well in their own home, where ever they call home.
"I Am Not Afraid Of Storms, For I am learning how to sail my ship"
– Louisa May Alcott “Little Women”
An Interview
with Sofia
Sofia was one of our longest standing senior caregivers, she is now happily retired and we wish her all the best!
Why did you first apply at Homecare West?
I met someone on the bus that worked for HCW and she said it was a good company and I should apply so I did!
Why did you stay working with Homecare West for so long?
The number 1 reason is trust. It worked both ways, I trusted them and they trusted me.
How many years have you worked with Homecare West?
15 years, since 2006
What is your favorite thing you do with your client?
My first client was very challenging but I guess I passed the test because I continued to work for 15 years and enjoyed them all.
Why did you first apply at Homecare West?
I met someone on the bus that worked for HCW and she said it was a good company and I should apply so I did!
Why did you stay working with Homecare West for so long?
The number 1 reason is trust. It worked both ways, I trusted them and they trusted me.
How many years have you worked with Homecare West?
15 years, since 2006
What is your favorite thing you do with your client?
My first client was very challenging but I guess I passed the test because I continued to work for 15 years and enjoyed them all.
Sofia was one of our longest standing senior caregivers. After 15 years with us Sofia is enjoying retirement and we wish her all the best!
Our Employee
Testimonials
Frequently Asked Questions
You can email your resume to info@homecarewest.com
Don’t have a current resume?
No problem, just give us a call at the office (604) 924-5455 and we can discuss the positions available.
Yes, we do!
We also provide a welcome package for all of our new employees.
We look for caring individuals that have great work ethic.
If you are responsible, reliable, and when you make a commitment, you stick with it then you are who we are looking for.
Yes, we do!
Depending on our clients needs we work up to 12 hours, and over-nights.
Our clients live in Vancouver, West & North Vancouver, Burnaby, New West, and Richmond
Get Ready
Deciding if an employer is a good fit for you is a big decision and equally a big decision for us when making the right choice to hire a home care assistant to work with our clients.
When meeting together during our interview we will talk about your experience working with seniors and what your personal goals are. We look for people that inspire “happy health” and are good listeners.
Get Set
Each employee is introduced to our culture and values starting with your Homecare West Orientation Day. You will meet with your Nursing Coordinator and Service Coordinator to discuss your desired schedule and help you to understand our client’s care plans and needs.
Go!
Send us your resume to Info@homecarewest.com or send us a message in the form below, we would love to hear from you!