Health Care Aide

7 days ago

Victoria, Canada Selkirk Seniors Village Full time

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 (up to 40 hours per week with overtime opportunities)

**About Us**

At Retirement Concepts and 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:

- 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.
- Required to work positively and collaboratively with all team members and supervisors.
- 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.
- Retirement Concepts and West Coast Seniors Housing Management_ is an equal opportunity employer._

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