Medical Care Aid

Full Time Temporary  We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Yukon Housing Centre, Vancouver  Tuesday through Saturday  Shift times will be 14:00 - 22:00 Hours  Shifts are 7.5 hours in length Under the direction of the Program Manager or designate, the Medical Care Aide will provide support to guests with complex needs who may be experiencing deteriorating physical health, in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout's Code of Ethics. The Medical Care Aide will ensure respectful and dignified personalized supports for varying levels of required care including activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living in a residential setting, ultimately supporting individuals to age in place as desired.  Receives requests for emergency relief coverage, allocates and calls in relief staff to fill vacancies resulting from unfilled positions, in accordance with Lookout's Casual Availability Policy and Procedure and the Collective Agreement Inputs casual availability updates into employee database (Success Factors) and tracks any changes by running reports and notifying Site Manager or designate Performs record management such as call records and attendance records as related to casual staff Corresponds to staff directly during telephone callouts and conversations as well as corresponds electronically through email Assists guests with their activities of daily living such as feeding, transferring in an out of a bed or chair, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene and toileting. Assists guests with their instrumental activities of daily living such as cleaning and sanitizing personal spaces, changing and making beds, doing laundry, keeping various personal supplies organized and stocked. Follows care plans and leadership directives according to policies and procedures. Documents observations and activities as appropriate to the guests care plan. Provides feedback and input regarding guest needs and progress, with a heavy emphasis on medical needs.  Plans, prepares and serves meals, and shops for groceries. Administers medication to clients and provides medication reminders, in accordance with established policy. Participates in, and contributes to various guest-focused social and recreational activities. Supports staff, students and volunteers as appropriate. Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted. Education, Training and Experience  Recent, related experience of at least one (1) year / an equivalent combination of education, training and experience / 2 years in a residential care/mental health setting including community work experience / other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the work  • Care Aide Certificate and BC Care Aide Registration  • Current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate • Food Safe  • Crisis Intervention Skills Training  • Naloxone Training • Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector  Knowledge/familiarity with related resources such as Mental Health, Income Assistance, Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Practice, Addictions Support organizations, etc  • Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment  • Ability to manage, prioritize and organize workload • Home management and organization skills  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both verbally and in writing • Must understand and maintain guest/worker boundaries • All employees, including laid off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on the vacancy and be considered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9." Internal applicants must apply through "Career Opportunities" on SAP. BCGEU, Shop Steward  Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive environment.