Care Aide

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Victoria, BC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here. Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Requirements

Grade 10, plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Current BC Care Aide and Community Registration
Responsive, outgoing attitude and good interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to type.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.

Responsibilities

Provides personal care to residents, such as bathing, dressing, grooming oral hygiene and care of skin and nails.
Through appropriate behavior and work procedures, resident safety is priority while working in the facility.
Assists with transfers and mobilization of residents using body mechanics, transfer belts and mechanical aides such as walkers, wheelchairs, and lifts in accordance with policy of Sunset Lodge.
Records observations and reports any changes/concerns in resident’s condition, such as behavior, mobility, temperature, skin status, appetite and attitude to the LPN or RN.
Transports residents to and from dining room areas and transports residents to chapel, activities, other programs, or services
Assists residents with meals; serving, meal assistance, monitors residents’ intake and reports on resident’s intake when intake varies from their Nutrition Care Plan.
Provides written/verbal information on the activities of daily living and works with the LPN/RN to develop the Resident’s Care Plan and attends Care Conferences as required.
Assists with admission process and orientation of new residents according to policy.
Reports malfunctioning equipment and safety hazards to LPN or RN.
Performs scheduled cleaning of W/C, walkers, tubs, lifts, and other equipment.
Assists with the orientation of new staff as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.