Resident Care Aide

**Join Our Team**

Since opening our first retirement community in 1989, Berwick Retirement Communities has been committed to offering quality retirement living and now owns eight residences across BC. We are proud to be Island owned & managed.

Berwick Retirement Communities promotes an environment which integrates hospitality with superior customer service and care. As a member of the Berwick team you will uphold a philosophy that respects choice, independence and autonomy for our residents.

**Berwick House **retirement community is looking for a **Resident Care Aide** who is reliable, authentic, and excited to make a difference in the lives of people. As part of a dynamic team environment, your unique sense of humour, optimism, and ability to work well with seniors, will lead to a flourishing career with a company that supports your personal and professional growth.

**Schedule**:
This position is from Thursday to Saturday from 11:00pm to 7:00am, for a total of **24 hours weekly. This position is temporary.**

**Pay**:
Starting Wage is **$29.83**, ( includes provincial wage subsidy ), plus **$1.50** night shift differential as applicable.

**Benefits**:

- Dental, Vision, Extended Medical
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted Meal Program
- Complimentary Onsite Gym Use
- Vacation starting at 6%
- Employee Perks Discount Program

**Position Summary**:
Under the supervision of the Brio Team Leader and/or Nurse in charge, the Resident Care Aide provides care tasks to meet resident needs in accordance with policies, procedures, and nursing standards. This position is responsible for providing daily bathing and monthly weights for residents on the Care Unit. Utilizing the Care plan, the RCA observes and reports pertinent conditions, behaviours, and activities to the staff Nurse or BRIO Team Leader. The RCA performs ADL’s, baths, assists residents in sitting, walking, standing, transferring, and dressing residents as necessary and as outlined in the care plan. Also completes table settings, serving at meals, recreation activities, restocking work areas, charting and laundry services. Performs other related duties as required.

**Qualifications & Skills**:

- Completion of RCA certificate with diploma
- Medication Administration Certificate
- Registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry preferred
- WHMIS, First Aid, & CPR
- Experience in the field of geriatrics & resident care
- Knowledge of bath procedures and ADL needs for seniors
- Knowledge of methods of transfer and capable of supporting residents with varying degrees of mobility
- Physically able to lift, bend and perform repetitive movements
- Proficient and accurate observation and recording skills
- Demonstrates an awareness of accident and incident prevention and adheres to safe work practices
- Demonstrates a solid understanding of the intent, philosophy, and core values of assisted living when planning and delivering personal service and hospitality services

**Personal Competencies**:

- Relationship building & team oriented
- Strong communication skills including, listening, understanding & responding
- Commitment to customer relationships and hospitality by being caring and courteous to residents, families, visitors and co-workers
- Tact, diplomacy, sound judgment & confidentiality
- Patience, reliability and empathy skills
- Problem solving and conflict resolution skills

The Resident Care Aide works as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of care to Berwick’s BRIO residents. With a holistic and caring approach, the RCA supports the wellbeing of residents in a manner that embraces resident safety, comfort and dignity.

Note: A criminal record check is required pursuant to the Criminal Records Review Act for working with vulnerable adults. Current TB test also required, as well as proof of Covid-19 vaccination(s).
- **What our staff are saying about working with Berwick Retirement Communities**:_
- I love working at Berwick. Each day presents different opportunities to challenge ourselves. I get to work closely with staff and residents to ensure that the programs we offer are the highest quality and most up to date. We have such a great team that supports each one other and inspires me to do my best_.
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- **_Jacqueline, Active Living Manager, Berwick on the Park since 2017._
- It has been my pleasure to work at Berwick these past years as a Resident Care Aide. I have enjoyed sharing many touching moments with residents and staff; they are all like family to me._
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- **_Heather, Enhanced Living Services, Berwick House since 2008._
- Working at Berwick has been a very meaningful and rewarding experience. Being able to connect with the residents and the staff in many different aspects makes each day special. The teams all work well together and compliment one another to make your day feel very successful._
- Melissa, Operations Support Manager, Berwick on the Lake since 2021._
- I love working