Assisted Living Worker - Vancouver, Canada - Providence Healthcare

Providence Healthcare

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

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Mandatory Vaccination Please Note:

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Providence Health Care must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Proof of vaccination status will be required.

Summary:

at Honoria Conway Assisted Living.
Reporting to the Site Operations Leader or designate and taking work direction from the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and in alignment with the creation of a vibrant community, the position is responsible for:

Providing personal care to tenants such as delivering medications, grooming and hygiene related duties as established in the individualized Personal Service Plan.
Performs light housekeeping, laundry and dietary duties, and provides support and encouragement to tenants.
Develops respectful and positive relationships with tenants, which are supportive of their choices.

Qualifications / Skills and Education:

Education

Grade 12, Home Support/Residential Care Attendant Certificate.
Certificates in CPR, First Aid and Food Safe
Successful completion of a medication management module for community health/residential care aides from an accredited educational institution or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

Home management skills.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to organize and prioritize.
Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides care to tenants as required such as delivering medications, providing medication reminders and other duties according to the individualized Personal Service Plan, and in alignment with the Assisted Living guidelines, agreements and philosophies.
Assists tenants with personal care and grooming as required according to the established Personal Care Plan.
Observes, monitors and reports changes in tenant behaviour, appearance or abilities and completes and maintains related records such as communication and observation logs.
Performs light housekeeping duties for tenants such as surface cleaning, dusting, washroom and floor cleaning as outlined in the Personal Service Plan and guidelines for assisted living.
Launders bedding and towels for tenants according to an established schedule. May assist with tenants' personal laundry as established within the Personal Service Plan.
Supports and assists tenants at meal times and delivers food trays to tenants who may be unable to eat in common dining area. Helps prepare snacks with and for tenants outside of meal times. Assists in dining area with table preparation and clearing of dishes as needed.
Communicates with, provides support to, and encourages tenants to participate in social and recreational activities in the facility. May accompany tenants on planned external activities or outings.
Provides a safe environment for tenants by following safety instructions as established in the Personal Service Plan. Reports any unsafe situations to Supervisor. Responds to pages from emergency response system immediately, assesses the situation and responds following established procedures.
Answers inquiries of tenants, family members and others and follows up or relays information to Supervisor for follow up.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, and may provide information to Supervisor to take to Tenant/Family meetings.