Casual - Health Care Aide (Vancouver)

at  Connective Support Society

Connective is a dynamic non-profit organization that provides innovative programming in the social services sector. We strive to create safe, healthy, and inclusive communities for all.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide direct assistance and support to residents as required (both scheduled and unscheduled), for assistance with all essential activities of daily living including:
• Hygiene support and grooming needs
• Mobility as needed
• Dinner Service, cutting food, escorting to the table
• Support services, including cueing and reminders
• Aiding with potentially soiled laundry and/or bedding
• Following the established resident comprehensive service plan, at all times working with the resident regarding preferred times, and method of service assistance
• Maintain records required regarding resident care, medication management, changes to care and support needs, and resident refusals for established routines
• Provides input regarding resident support requirements and discuss changes with Program Manager and Team
• Observes residents and their environments, and report any changes and concerns
• Perform delegated tasks once receiving training by Registered Nurse and demonstrating competence in the performance of the task
• Provide companionship to isolated residents, and maintain knowledge of all activities being provided, facilitate and encourage resident participation
• Facilitate the transition for new residents to the Residence, helping them to learn about their new housing environment, the services and resources available
• Interact with residents in a manner that respects their individual rights and dignity, ensuring privacy and confidentiality are maintained at all times
• Coordinating transfers to and from hospital
• Provide unscheduled housekeeping assistance as required
• Assist residents with personal laundry as requested
• Assist residents to access the dining room, and provide take away meals as directed by the Program Manager
• Attend staff in-service and continuing education programs, and approved work-related conferences and seminars
• Have an awareness of the Contractors concerns, laws, and policies related to the specific residence program
• Perform other related duties as required

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Diploma in a related human/social service field with one-year related experience
• Registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry
• Experience working with seniors, preferably in a home or community setting

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to successfully complete a Criminal Records Check
• Ability to successfully complete reference check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements outlined below are non-specific to the position, as such, there may be additional tasks required. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities though our accommodation process.

• Ability to walk up and down stairs
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to move items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform First Aid, CPR, and Naloxone administration
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Ability to complete general housekeeping duties (i.e., sweeping, mopping, wiping areas, laundry, changing light bulbs)

ROLE PURPOSE

This position will provide assistance to residents with activities of daily living, medication assistance and tasks as may be delegated.

The physical requirements outlined below are non-specific to the position, as such, there may be additional tasks required. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities though our accommodation process.

• Ability to walk up and down stairs
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to move items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform First Aid, CPR, and Naloxone administration
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Ability to complete general housekeeping duties (i.e., sweeping, mopping, wiping areas, laundry, changing light bulbs