Healthcare Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Summerland, British Columbia, Canada Retirement Concepts Full time

This position is part of our commitment to providing exceptional care to our residents at Retirement Concepts. As a valued member of our team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and comfort of our residents.

Under the supervision of the Director of Care and/or designate, and the day-to-day direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse, you will perform routine functions involved in the provision of holistic resident care. Your duties will be performed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide holistic personal care to residents, ensuring that their daily activities are met as per policy and procedures and the resident's Activities of Daily Living Plan (ADL).
  • Observe and report any changes in resident's functional and cognitive behaviour to the Nurse.
  • Transfer residents in/out of bed, to/from wheelchair, toilet and chair using one or two person transfers or mechanical lifts as per the residents care plan.
  • Assist with the admission, transfer and discharge of residents.
  • Under the direction of the Nurse, assist with nursing care such as non-sterile dressings, enemas, suppositories, collection of specimens or skin care treatments.
  • Ensure residents' personal items are marked and handled and stored properly. Process soiled personal clothing as per policy, procedures and care plan. Remove/replace soiled linens.
  • Ensure that resident rights are maintained and respected, which includes confidentiality.
  • Answer call bells promptly and respond appropriately to resident requests.
  • Respect and attend to the emotional, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural beliefs & practices of the residents; encouraging and assisting residents to participate in social, physical, spiritual and recreational activities.
  • Actively participate in facility programs, meetings, committees and resident care conferences.
  • Attend and participate in education programs aimed at increasing personal knowledge and abilities of the caregiver.
  • Provide residents with nutritional assistance (e.g. meals, nourishment and tray service, assists residents to eat as needed). Assist residents to and from dining areas in accordance with meal service schedules. Report any appetite/fluid/food intake changes or concerns immediately to the nurse.
  • Encourage resident participation in food service and clean up.
  • Responsible for ordering supplies for Residents' home environments through established methods.
  • Involves the resident in organizing and maintaining their home environment, ensuring it is done according to the residents' wishes and needs.
  • Implement infection control measures and report any shortages, breakage and malfunction of equipment.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, homelike environment for residents and staff. Ensure care equipment and supplies are used and stored in safe and efficient manners.

Qualifications:

  • Graduate from a recognized Care Aide Program.
  • Previous experience in a long term care facility preferred.
  • Food Safe Level 1 Certificate.
  • An active registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.
  • All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently and understand verbal and written instructions.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact with the various individuals involved in providing holistic care in a flexible resident focused environment.
  • Must be in good health, physically able to perform repetitive tasks, lift, squat, bend, stand and walk as required to perform the duties of the position.

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