Health Care Assistant - Sechelt, Canada - shíshálh Nation

shíshálh Nation

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Sechelt, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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The Position

Assisting in delivering client care under a Registered Nurse's or other designated functional direction and in cooperation with interdisciplinary team members.
Providing personal care to clients while following established care plans. This may include bathing, grooming, dressing, assisting with meals and oral hygiene and performing nursing care duties as applicable.
Using techniques that enable the client/resident to utilize their maximum ability while making personal choices.
Observing and monitoring clients' progress, symptoms and behavioural changes and reporting/recording significant observations.
Administering medications to clients as prescribed by a physician.
Utilizing mechanical aides such as lifts, specialty beds and wheelchairs and assisting with lifting and/or transferring clients following established lifting/safety techniques.
Must be able to handle sensitive information in a completely confidential manner.
Maintain flexibility in schedule and respond to unexpected emergencies and changes in workload to fulfill responsibilities.
Perform other duties within the scope of the position, as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

Grade 10 (including English 10).
Successful graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Eligible for BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry registration.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and proficiently both verbally and in writing.
Respect for, sensitivity towards, knowledge, and understanding of shishalh culture and traditions.
Current BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle.
Acceptable Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
Uptodate vaccinations.

If you are interested in the position, please send your cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department