Personal Care Aide – Casual (Vancouver)

at  Canuck Place Childrens Hospice

PERSONAL CARE AIDE – CASUAL (VANCOUVER)

Location: Vancouver Hospice
Reporting to: Clinical Nursing Manager
Job status: Casual
Compensation: Alignment with HEABC Facilities Grid Level 22 ($29.83/hour)
We want our staff to “thrive” not just survive, so Canuck Place is committed to living our values of care exceeding not just minimum wage but living wage in B.C. This means that regardless of role our entry level salary is a minimum of $25.64 per hour equivalent to $50,000 full-time annually.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, the Personal Care Aide ensures safe, quality care while performing care duties relating to feeding, personal hygiene, music and recreational therapy activities, accompanying children and families on outings, and some clinical duties.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma, supplemented with graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience and be registered with the BC Care Aid Community Health Worker Registry. Must have a valid CPR.

QUALIFICATIONS

What you bring to the role:

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Good English communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in children.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with children and families.
• Good computer skills, including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional and personal boundaries.
• Clear and valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides personal care to children with bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, skin and hair care; assisting with toilet needs; and lifting and transferring children.
• Assists with meals by serving and feeding designated children.
• Assists with a child’s exercise routines.
• Safely utilizes mechanical aids, such as wheelchairs, lifts, and stretchers.
• Performs tasks, as delegated by the nurse, such as obtaining urine specimens, administering non-sterile dressings, checking skin for ulcers and for skin integrity, following standard procedures and protocols.
• Monitors children and reports observations, problems, and any behavioural, physical and cognitive changes to the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Accompanies children and families on outings and during social activities, as required.
• Assists with recreation and music therapy activities.
• Performs some clerical duties, such as typing, answering the telephone, and counting petty cash.
• Charts pertinent information in the child’s chart.
• Follows policies, procedures and standards of excellence to ensure a safe environment for children and families, other staff, and volunteers.
• Assumes other related responsibilities, as assigned.

What you bring to the role:

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Good English communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in children.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with children and families.
• Good computer skills, including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional and personal boundaries.
• Clear and valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence is required