Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

: Assist tenants to live successfully in the Assisted Living community by providing a variety of day-to-day physical, emotional and social support. Help to create an atmosphere of supported independence through partnership with tenants.

DUTIES

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Supports tenants according to the personal service plan. Provides feedback and input regarding tenant's needs relating to their personal service plan. Assists tenants with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility assistance. Receives tenant feedback and responds as required. Reports tenant concerns to LPN or Executive Director. Performs bed changes and laundering of flat linens. Laundering of tenant's personal laundry as assigned. Provide medication administration and reminders in accordance with established policies. Completes and maintains records and documentation. Sets up dining room in preparations for meal service. Serves tenants lunch and dinner. Following meals, clears and cleans dining room tables and chairs. Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Grade 10 (including successful completion of English 10 or equivalent). High school graduation preferred. Successful graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.
REQUIREMENTS

Current and clear criminal record check. Current Level 1 Food Safe certificate. Current CPR certificate Current First Aid Certificate, Occupational First Aid preferred. Records of immunization status, including a recent clear TB test.
KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Have the ability, tact, courtesy and patience to establish and maintain good interpersonal relations with tenants, staff, visitors and volunteers. Consistently act in a respectful manner, maintaining the spirit, dignity and individuality of tenants and their families. Able to multi-task and handle pressure. Be in good health, free from any communicable diseases, and physically and mentally able to carry out the assigned duties in the working environment. Be physically capable of carrying out significant amounts of lifting, bending, stooping and stretching; be able to operate related equipment. Be able to work in a team or independently with a minimum of supervision and be able to take initiative and to exercise mature judgment. Be able to speak, read, and write English, and to follow written instructions.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for next steps.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $27.92 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Vision care
Work Location: In person