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.
Location: Selkirk Seniors Village (Victoria, BC)
Position: Casual
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.
