Casual - Health Care Aide (Prince George)

ROLE PURPOSE   Connective is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our forward-thinking nonprofit organization in the role of Health Care Aide. Our mission is to foster the development of a safe, healthy, and inclusive community for all. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and helping us achieve this goal, we invite you to apply and become a part of our innovative team. This position will provide assistance to residents with activities of daily living, medication assistance and tasks as may be delegated.   WHAT WE OFFER?    Committed Living Wage Employer 2022 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Aware from NEOC 2023 High-Performance Culture Award from SupportingLines Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan Career and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departments Access to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in-house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress Management Access to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before payday Connective is part of a portability program where employees moving from a CSSEA-member employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months)   KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Assists clients with activities of daily living including bathing & hygiene, grooming, eating, and toileting Following the established resident service plan, at all times working with the resident regarding preferred times, and method of service assistance Perform delegated tasks once receiving training by Registered Nurse and demonstrating competence in the performance of the task Provide unscheduled housekeeping assistance as required Provide companionship to isolated residents, and maintain knowledge of all activities being provided, facilitate and encourage resident participation Assist residents with personal laundry as requested Assist residents to access the dining room, and provide take away meals as directed by the Program Manager or designate. Assist with dining room and meal service as required Report any changes, concerns, and observations Maintain records required regarding resident care, medication management, changes to care and support needs, and resident refusals for established routines Assist with transfers to and from hospital Discuss changes in resident support requirements with Program Manager or designate. Facilitate the transition for new residents to the program, helping them to learn about their new housing environment, the services and resources available Interact with residents in a manner that respects their individual rights and dignity, ensuring privacy and confidentiality are maintained at all times   QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENRS Care Aide/Community Health Worker certificate Registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry One (1) year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience Knowledge of relevant healthcare laws and regulations Ability to successfully complete a Criminal Records Check Ability to successfully complete reference check Ability to provide a record of work history Current Emergency First Aid Certificate Class 5 driver’s license Personal transportation that is in good repair, insured for business up to $1,000,000 for liability, and which can be used to transport client Experience in the areas of Community Living and Licensed Care is preferred Good written and verbal communication skills in English Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS    The physical requirements outlined below are non-specific to the position, as such, there may be additional tasks required. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities though our accommodation process.   Ability to walk up and down stairs Ability to operate a motor vehicle Ability to move items weighing up to 50 pounds Ability to perform First Aid, CPR, and Naloxone administration Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time Ability to complete general housekeeping duties (i.e., sweeping, mopping, wiping areas, laundry, changing light bulbs)     COMPENSATION The wage range for this role is $30.75 - $35.29 per hour plus benefits.

Salary : $31 - $35