There are many employment  and training opportunities to consider for Central Vancouver Island! Take a look at this week’s Hot Sheet for the latest postings, information on job search workshops and labour market information.

 

 

Tell us about your business/organization and what makes you stand out as an employer?

We are a rapidly growing In-Home Health Care Company that helps seniors live in their own home as comfortably as possible. As an employer, we recognize this industry is a two way street. Communication is key. We offer ongoing education and have an incentive program for outstanding work. Our schedule allows us to work with all types of availabilities. The best part of our day is knowing we are giving back to our community and making a difference in a senior’s day.

How many employees do you have?

We currently have 37 Caregivers on staff and 4 people in the office

What do you look for in a new employee?

We look for people who have empathy and are looking to make a difference. We look for reliable hard-working people who enjoy meeting new people and building connections.

What advice would you give someone who wants to work for your organization?

We service our clients 24/7 365 days a year. We need caregivers who are ready to hit the ground running. Being open-minded and willing to learn is an asset. The office team is just a phone call away, we are there to support you in whatever you need.

Do you anticipate hiring in the next 6 months? If so, for what types of positions?

We are always actively looking for Care Aides. The need for help in the community is huge and we want to do our best to be there for the people who need us. We are also currently looking for a part-time LPN who has the ability to work Mondays, Fridays, and some weekends.

What is the best way for someone to apply if they are interested in working for your business?

Email us a copy of your resume to qualicumbeach@comfortkeepers.ca … we look forward to chatting with you!

Have you ever looked at a job posting and thought to yourself “I’m missing a skill or a level of experience the employer is looking for,” and then you do not apply?  This happens to many job seekers.

Think of your last employment.  Did you actually know everything you were going to do before you started the job?  Chances are incredibly high that you learned something on the job, so think of the skills listed within a job posting as a “wish list” from the employer.  Their ideal candidate will have all of the skills, education, and knowledge required for the position.  In reality, their perfect candidate may not exist but it never hurts to dream so they post a job description with their wish list.

So what do you do now?  You build your resume to sell the skills and relevant experience you have that employers are looking for and you apply for that job.  Let the employer make the decision of whether they will interview you or not and don’t let a missing skill hold you back from applying.  After all, you can’t be offered a job you don’t apply for.

There are many employment  and training opportunities to consider for Central Vancouver Island! Take a look at this week’s Hot Sheet for the latest postings, information on job search workshops and labour market information.