Health Care Assistant

Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) is a proud Coast Salish nation with our land base situated in Tsawwassen, B.C. In 2009, the Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement came into effect - this treaty was the first modern urban treaty in BC and the first treaty to be successfully negotiated through the BC Treaty Commission process. The Treaty provides us municipal, provincial and federal types of jurisdiction over a land base of 724 hectares.

Tsawwassen First Nation also became a full member of Metro Vancouver, the first First Nation to do so. We are now going through a period of revival and renewal as we plan our future and seek opportunities to sustain our growth physically, economically, and culturally, for present and future generations.

TFN has an exciting and immediate full-time opportunity for a Health Care Provider to join our Health & Social Services Team (HSS). The Health Care Provider assists clients with activities of daily living and personal care to promote maximum independence to prevent the placement of clients away from their homes. All duties are to be carried out in a respectful and culturally safe manner and in accordance with the legislation and regulations of the Tsawwassen First Nation, under the direction of the Manager of Health and Social Services.

The Health Care Provider will be part of the HSS Department, reporting directly to the Manager of Health and Social Services but will take day to day direction from the Home and Community Care Nurses. The Health Care Provider will also work cooperatively with other HSS team members. The Health Care Provider will establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, other staff, community members, government representatives and contractors.

**Specific Responsibilities**
- Working in clients’ homes, assist clients with all aspects of daily life, including personal hygiene such as dressing, grooming, wearing aids (glasses, hearing, prosthesis); bathing/showering, incontinence care, skin care, nail and hair care.
- Assist with meal preparation, feeding and nourishment.
- Assist clients with rest and mobilization such as to sit up, transfer or lift, walk or ambulate in wheelchair/therapeutic chairs; positioning in bed, wheelchair, therapeutic chair and commode.
- Assist and enables clients to perform activities that promote client participation in community/elder activities.
- Assists Community Care Nurse in developing and implementing client care plans.
- Preform light housekeeping duties including sweeping, vacuuming (does not include moving furniture or items out of way), dusting, and laundry to maintain the efficient upkeep and healthy environment of the home.
- Transporting clients to doctor’s appointments and other medical appointments. This may include sitting in on appointments and relaying any pertinent health information back to the health team.
- Assisting clients in getting groceries and home/personal care items.
- Changing bandages, checking vital signs and assisting with medication management (ensuring clients are taking medications on time and in ways required).
- Assist in getting adaptive equipment necessary and making recommendations on equipment needed.
- Observes clients’ behaviour and overall health, including appearance and condition of client, and reports any changes to the Community Care Nurse, Health Supervisor and HSS Manager.
- Reports any unsafe conditions or encounters in a client’s condition and/or living arrangements to the HSS Manager and Community Care Nurse.
- Observes any issues of elder abuse that reports them to HSS Manager, Health Supervisor and Community Care Nurse.
- Attended HSS staff meetings and bi-weekly health team meetings.
- Build and maintain a network of positive working relationships with other TFN departments and outside service providers to ensure effective referrals and a good continuum of care.

**Working Conditions**

**Qualifications**
- Current registration in the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry.
- A minimum certification as a Health Care Assistant. Applicants who are Licensed Practical Nurses or higher qualifications will be considered.
- A minimum of two years’ experience working with vulnerable adults, Elders or Indigenous adults.
- Demonstrated experience establishing rapport and working effectively with Indigenous adults, and clients.
- Current certification in Food Safe, First Aid and CPR, and WHIMIS; must be willing to obtain certification if provided the opportunity.
- Must have strong written and oral communications skills, including the ability to compile accurate records and prepare reports. Must be able to keep excellent client records.
- Must possess the personal qualities and attitudes that respect and maintain spirit, dignity and individuality of clients.
- Must be able to provide services in a non-judgemental manner.
- Must have a broad-based knowledge of the family and social issues that Indigenous families face today, including th