Long-Term Care Attendant - Oliver, Canada - Interior Health Authority

    Interior Health Authority
    Interior Health Authority Oliver, Canada

    1 week ago

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    RELIEF Part time (0.41 FTE)
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    About the Job:



    As the Long-term Care Attendant (LTCA) you will work as an integral part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, who provide care and support in a long-term care setting.

    Working under the direction of RN's and LPN's, LTCA's have key responsibilities in the individual care plan for each patient, ensuring their physical, emotional and social needs are supported, while promoting maximum independence.


    Typical duties include:



    • Assisting with personal care and activities of daily living
    • Assisting with mobility, transfers and related equipment
    • Performing nursing procedures such as taking temperature, pulse and respiration
    • Housekeeping activities relating to maintaining a safe and healthy environment
    • Observing and reporting changes in patient behavior and condition
    • Accompanying clients on outings and during social activities
    • Performing clerical duties and delegated tasks
    This is a relief part-time (0.41 FTE) opportunity until the return of the incumbent.

    Shifts of work will be scheduled days and evenings, rotating from 07:00 to 13:30, 07:00 to 14:00, 15:00 to 22:00hours.


    About this location/unit:

    Sunnybank Retirement Centre, located in Oliver, embodies a resident-centered philosophy designed to support residents' choices, help people function at their highest level, and provide the best quality of life possible.

    This facility is one-storey with 51 single rooms with ensuite washrooms. There are four wings, which include 6 convalescent beds and 2 short stay beds.

    Interior Health is an organization where you have room to grow and where life outside of work is just as important to us as it is to you.