Health Care Aide

Vernon, BC, Canada

Full Time

Care Partners

Experienced

Let us welcome you home at The Hamlets at Vernon in Vernon, BC

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavors.

As the Care Aide working under direct guidance of senior nursing staff, you are responsible for hands-on personal care services, medication administration, meal service assistance, as well as participation in social-recreational activities.

Responsibilities

Housekeeping
Serving meals during breakfast, lunch, dinner
Laundry
Dishwashing
Recreation tasks
Companionship
Helping resident during activity
Bringing residents down to the multipurpose room and back to the cottages
Cleaning the multipurpose room after the activities are done
Covering staff for breaks
Attend meetings
Kitchen aid if needed
Assisting an HCA with transferring or ADL (only if they are with an HCA and only as needed)

Qualifications and Experience

One (1) year experience required
Registered with provincial health care registry is required
Completed Food Safe certification
Experience in a residential care setting is preferred
Demonstrate infection control procedures
Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partners
Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests
Superior oral and written communication skills
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, squat, kneel and lift 25 pounds
Display compassion, education, proficiency, and experience while assisting residents
Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements

Conditions of Employment

Valid CPR and First Aid
Clear Police Information Check
Clear Vulnerable Sector Check

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