Health Care Assistant - Vancouver, Canada - Sprott Shaw College

Sprott Shaw College

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Established in 1903, Sprott Shaw College is a private postsecondary institution with 16 governmentdesignated campuses across British Columbia. We take great pride in educating and preparing our students for rewarding and relevant careers in Administration, Business, Trades & Design, Nursing & Healthcare, and Child, Family & Community Support._
Sprott Shaw College is the subsidiary company of CIBT Education Group, one of the fastestgrowing companies in BC according to Business in Vancouver. As an organization, we cultivate professional growth and positive working environments for our employees, which fosters our values of Community, Diversity, Integrity, Quality, Respect, and Results-Oriented._
Reporting to the College Director, the HCA Instructor is responsible for instructing the students during theory and lab. The HCA Instructor must understand Sprott Shaw's HCA Program goals and/or outcomes, the learning goals and outcomes for all training (including the requirements for clinical), the policy/procedures for each facility that the students will be attending during clinical training and be able to coordinate them all into a successful learning experience._

Responsibilities

Instruct curriculum using only preauthorized or Sprott Shaw materials
Take part in our program TEAMs and contribute to maintaining the curriculum for the betterment of the program
Organize and is responsible for instructor materials
Distribute and explain course outlines at the beginning of every class to every student
Define daily objectives and begin with an overview of the daily lesson plan
Distribute textbooks and materials at the beginning of the course
Check inventory and order lab supplies as needed
Administer all assessments as closed book and according to guidelines and procedures
Grade and check daily work, projects, and quizzes in a timely fashion according to guidelines
Follow procedures for administering, recording grades, and filing assessments
Mark in a timely fashion and according to guidelines provided
Maintain attendance sheets accurately
Allow every student the chance to evaluate the course and teaching methods using the student evaluation form at the end of every course
Use the _Classroom Observation Worksheet _to guide teaching practices
Provide Head Office with an evaluation of each course taught
Offer assistance to other faculty and staff
Cover all material for the week, in a condensed form if necessary to provide for holidays or professional days
Maintain discretion and confidentiality in dealing with clients/patients, students, peers and supervisors
Develop and maintain a collaborative relationship with others at various levels and organizations
Meet regularly with the campus HCA lead instructor/director, keeping him/her informed of student progress and/or issues
Act as a campus liaison for students and clinical staff
Serve as a 'resource' person for students
Use empathy and respect when dealing with students, peers and supervisors
Participate in grad functions
Attend faculty meetings and inservice training

Clinical (if also performing clinical duties):

Receive an orientation to the clinical site prior to clinical dates
Distribute and explain clinical packages (learning objectives, learning goals, assignments, etc.)
Provide site orientations to students
Make arrangements with the facility for daily pre

- and post-care conferences

Provide clear and concise documentation
Prepare and review evaluations with students
Ensure that all evaluations and documentations are completed and submitted to the campus
Ensure all supplies and materials are available for the students

Qualifications and Education

Understands Sprott Shaw Health Care Assistant Program goals and/or outcomes
Understands the learning goals and outcomes for HCA Program
Has current skills in the use of various lab equipment (i.e. Hoyer lifts, Medilifts, Arjo tubs, etc.) used at the clinical site(s)
Computer literacy for completion of required documentation
Caring and patient attitude towards student learning
Clinical experience preferred in the areas applicable to the experience: Multi-Level / Complex Care / Assisted Living / Home Support

Theory Courses
Current full registration or non-practicing registration with the BCCNM; and

Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners (i.e. completion of Provincial Instructor Diploma or equivalent education or previous teaching experience with satisfactory references or positive performance evaluations and student course evaluations); and

Two or more years of full-time Canadian nursing experience (1 year = 1400 hours) with relevant knowledge of the Canadian health care system, the roles and responsibilities of healthcare team members and current policies and procedures within residential and