Medical Care Aid

Lookout Housing and Health Society•Vancouver, BC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Lookout Housing and Health Society provides housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. The Medical Care Aide will provide support to guests with complex needs who may be experiencing deteriorating physical health, in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics. The Medical Care Aide will ensure respectful and dignified personalized supports for varying levels of required care including activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living in a residential setting, ultimately supporting individuals to age in place as desired.

Requirements

Recent, related experience of at least one (1) year / an equivalent combination of education, training and experience / 2 years in a residential care/mental health setting including community work experience / other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the work
Care Aide Certificate and BC Care Aide Registration
Current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate
Food Safe
Crisis Intervention Skills Training
Naloxone Training
A minimum of two (2) years of sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use
Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector
Knowledge/familiarity with related resources such as Mental Health, Income Assistance, Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Practice, Addictions Support organizations, etc
Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment
Ability to observe and recognize changes in guests
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with guests
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
Ability to manage, prioritize and organize workload
Ability to operate related equipment
Home management and organization skills
Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others in a team environment
Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both verbally and in writing
Must understand and maintain guest/worker boundaries
Ability to analyze and resolve problems
Quick learner and self-motivated
Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks

Responsibilities

Receives requests for emergency relief coverage, allocates and calls in relief staff to fill vacancies resulting from unfilled positions, in accordance with Lookout’s Casual Availability Policy and Procedure and the Collective Agreement
Inputs casual availability updates into employee database (Success Factors) and tracks any changes by running reports and notifying Site Manager or designate
Performs record management such as call records and attendance records as related to casual staff
Corresponds to staff directly during telephone callouts and conversations as well as corresponds electronically through email
Gathers and compiles information as required
Assists guests with their activities of daily living such as feeding, transferring in an out of a bed or chair, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene and toileting.
Assists guests with their instrumental activities of daily living such as cleaning and sanitizing personal spaces, changing and making beds, doing laundry, keeping various personal supplies organized and stocked.
Follows care plans and leadership directives according to policies and procedures.
Documents observations and activities as appropriate to the guests care plan.
Provides feedback and input regarding guest needs and progress, with a heavy emphasis on medical needs.
Plans, prepares and serves meals, and shops for groceries.
Administers medication to clients and provides medication reminders, in accordance with established policy.
Completes and maintains records and documentation related to the operations, such as statistics, progress reports, and daily logs.
Participates in, and contributes to various guest-focused social and recreational activities. May include the accompaniment of clients to shopping, appointments or leisure activities.
Supports staff, students and volunteers as appropriate.
Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program
Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted.
Performs other duties as required.