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Job summary

Provide residents with personal and holistic care according to established care plans, including assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, meals, and oral hygiene. Monitor and report changes in residents’ condition, respond to alarms, assist with safe transfers and dining, and support residents’ home environments and community activities.

Job details

This position is covered under the HEABC wage levelling. Please note the wage is currently being adjusted and topped up by the government and the displayed wage is therefore reflective of such initiative. About Us At West Coast Seniors Housing Management, we see our communities as a family and we are equally committed to our residents and our staff. We provide an engaging work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity. We invest in the growth and development of our teams to actively participate in the creation of memories and moments that matter to our residents. About The Role The Health Care Aide (HCA) reports to the Director of Care and/or designate and provides person served holistic and quality care. The HCA at our communities is an integral member of the team, performing their role in accordance with established policies and procedures, while maintaining the rights of residents and ensuring they are treated with respect and dignity. Responsibilities Include but not limited to: Be an engaged collaborative team player, developing and maintaining professional relationships that support and strengthen the organizational culture and purpose. Follows established care plans. Provides personal care for our residents from admission or transfer including; bathing, grooming, dressing, assists with meals, oral hygiene and performing other care duties as applicable. Responds to call bells/alarms. Observes and monitors residents progress, symptoms and behavioral changes and reports significant observations. Utilizes proper safety protocols when operating mechanical aides such as specialty beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers to transport residents. Aids with lifting and/or transferring of residents by following established lifting/safety techniques. Provides residents with nutritional assistance (e.g. meals, nourishment and tray service, assists residents to eat as needed). Assists residents to and from dining areas in accordance with meal service schedules. Reports any appetite/fluid/food intake changes or concerns immediately to the nurse. Encourages resident participation in food service and clean up. Performs laundry of resident’s personal clothing as required. Involves the resident in organizing and maintaining their home environment, ensuring it is done according to the residents’ wishes and needs. Attends and participates in community and education programs. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications And Skills Graduate from a recognized Care Aide Program. An active registration with the British Columbia Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry. Food Safe Level 1 Certificate an asset. Medication Administration Certification an asset. Previous experience in a long term care facility an asset. Demonstrates ability to provide compassionate and empathetic care. Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently and understand verbal and written instructions. All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines. Ability to push, pull, stoop, crouch, lift and carry up to 25 lbs. Must be able to work with cleaners, detergents and other cleaning equipment. West Coast Seniors Housing Management is an equal opportunity employer.

What you’ll do

Provide residents with personal and holistic care according to established care plans, including assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, meals, and oral hygiene. Monitor and report changes in residents’ condition, respond to alarms, assist with safe transfers and dining, and support residents’ home environments and community activities.

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized Care Aide Program and active registration with the British Columbia Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry are required. Compassionate care, English proficiency, the ability to follow instructions and perform physical duties, and passing a vulnerable sector criminal record check are also required; Food Safe Level 1, medication administration certification, and long-term care experience are assets.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Personal Care
• Resident Monitoring
• Care Plan Implementation
• Safe Resident Transfers
• Use Of Mobility Aids
• Nutritional Assistance
• Oral Hygiene
• Laundry
• Teamwork
• Compassionate Care
• Communication
• English Proficiency

Job areas

• Healthcare