Health Care Assistant, Residential Care, Home Health. Regional Casual Posting

Fraser Health

34d • $30 - $30

About The Position

We are looking for individuals interested in current and future Casual opportunities working as a Health Care Assistant in the following locations:
Abbotsford
Burnaby
Chilliwack
Langley
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows
Mission
New Westminster
Tricities
White Rock
Surrey
Please ensure to indicate on your application which geographic locations you are interested in working in.
We will require you to have completed Grade 10, plus a Home Support/Resident Care Aide certificate, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC Driver's License that allows you to drive independently and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.
In accordance with the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, the Health Care Assistant, Residential Care works collaboratively and in partnership with the interdisciplinary team in the provision of person-centered care to diverse populations promoting resident/client choices, individualized routines, resident/client and family involvement in care decisions and continuity and consistency of care.
Following an established, individualized care plan, the Health Care Assistant provides person-centered care by assisting residents/clients in activities of daily living. Encourages and assists as necessary with toileting, bathing, skin care, grooming, dressing and personal laundry. Participates, as a member of and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, in the organization and implementation of established leisure activities as outlined in the care plan; encourages resident/client participation, within the resident's/client's abilities and informs residents/clients, families and volunteers of daily plans. Makes tea, coffee, toast, sandwiches and assists residents/clients who require help with their dining experience.

Requirements

• Grade 10, graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Food Safety Certificate Level 1.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to teach.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Following an established, individualized care plan, provides person-centered care by assisting residents/clients in activities of daily living. Encourages and assists as necessary with toileting, bathing, skin care, grooming, dressing, personal laundry and mobilizing residents/clients.
• Participates, as a member of and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, in the organization and implementation of established leisure activities as outlined in the care plan; encourages resident/client participation, within the resident's/client's abilities and informs residents/clients, families and volunteers of daily plans.
• Demonstrates actions and movements to residents/clients and encourages the involvement of family members and volunteers in specific, appropriate 1:1 activities with individual residents/clients as per the care plan.
• Observes any changes in resident's/client's behaviour and abilities, cognitive skills and program participation and documents and reports the observed changes to the interdisciplinary team members as appropriate.
• Performs procedures such as taking temperature and weight as directed. Obtains laboratory specimens.
• Utilizes mechanical aids such as lifts, wheelchairs and stretchers in order to transfer and position residents/clients in comfortable and therapeutic body positions.
• Performs limited food preparation such as heating prepared food according to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP); including such activities as making tea, coffee, toast, and assists residents/clients who require help with their dining experience.
• Welcomes new residents/clients and their families by orientating them to the physical environment, routines, staff, volunteers and other residents/clients.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, inservices, team and family conferences and other meetings/committees as assigned.
• Provides input on the effectiveness of programs and routines and makes suggestions for changes and new programs to the interdisciplinary team.
• Cleans and maintains equipment as needed. Reports unsafe, malfunctioning equipment, hazardous conditions, general maintenance needs and supply needs to appropriate staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
• Additional employee discounts and perks available

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees