Job Description

Location:

One Location Next to a Skytrain Station in Burnaby

Weekend shifts available now!

Are you a caring and energetic individual with a passion to make a difference?

Are you looking for an amazing + flexible job plus a great work environment?

Looking for a job where your presence and contribution are truly appreciated?

Why join us?

Under long-term contract with Fraser Health, Team Y Foundation is looking for great candidates to become a part of our compassionate patient support team. Our care team support each other to assist the client with disabilities.

One work location and flexible scheduling (24 hours) One-on-one support Comprehensive training will be provided to ensure your success in the role High-end medical equipment onsite to ensure safety and ease of operation Convenient location near a SkyTrain station for easy commute

Summary of job duties:

You will work at the private home of the client, providing comfort and support, executing the care plan and assisting with daily living needs.

Responsibilities:

Must be willing to take the initiative and do what it takes to ensure the client is living the best quality of life possible; Follow the care plan, observe and report any substantial findings and/or changes in patient/resident/client's behavior to the appropriate member of the care team; Operate mobility equipment (patient lift, wheelchair, hospital bed, etc) to assist with ambulation, positioning and transferring; Maintain and operate respiratory equipment and process with the focus on details and client needs; Help client with daily routine, including exercises, toileting, grooming, getting dressed and other activities as required; Administer PEG tube feeding and follow schedule for meals and medication; Prepare nutritious meals and carry out light household duties with high quality and pride; Able to work as part of a team and to handle multiple tasks safely and effectively; Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by relevant laws and regulations; High tolerance for working under pressure and handling critical situations with a cool head; Other personal support duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Must be reliable, punctual, kind, caring, and truly enthusiastic about their job; Good communication skills, including the ability to communicate sensitive information with empathy; Immunizations (including COVID vaccines) and current TB test completed within 1 year; Current Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector) completed within 1 year; Are legally able to work in Canada.

Qualifications:

care, personal support, rehabilitation and/or respite care. Special consideration will be made for applicants with experience working as a Registered Nurse internationally, Nursing Assistant, License Practical Nurse, and Personal Support Worker (PSW). Ability to speak English well. Basic computer skills.

How to apply:

Please reply with the following to apply for this position:
Resume
Cover letter
Your available hours & days of the week
Must provide 2 professional references when requested

Job Types: Part-time

Salary: $25.00 to $29.00 /hour

Team Y Foundation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates elected for an interview will be contacted.

Our client is vulnerable and more susceptible to the severe symptoms of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. In order to protect the client from risk of transmission, all candidates will be required to present proof of vaccination prior to employment.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.00-$29.00 per hour

Experience:

patient care: 1 year (required) operating mobility equipment (life and wheelchair): 1 year (preferred) respiratory care (process and equipment): 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

criminal reference check with vulnerable sector screening (required)
Work Location: In person