Health Care Aide - Maple Ridge, Canada - Optima Living

Optima Living

Verified Company

Maple Ridge, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Let us welcome you home.
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.

We are currently seeking a Health Care Aide to join our team that is responsible for hands-on personal care services, medication administration, light housekeeping and meal service assistance, as well as participation in social-recreational activities.

Responsibilities

Maintains resident records and required documentation in accordance with policies and procedures and legislative requirements.
Monitors resident wellbeing in accordance with the policy of the residence.
Performs other related duties as required to support common area cleaning, laundry and resident care assignments.
Completes all aspects of resident care as outlined in the personal service plan.
Answers all resident call bells and door alarms promptly and provides courteous service.
Working with residents to meet care requirements and communicate any concerns to the doctor and manager as needed
Demonstrate ongoing competence utilizing knowledge, skill, judgment, and evidencebased practice in caring for aging adult is vital in this role
Ensure accordance with provincial continuing care health service standards, legislation, codes, regulations, and employment and safety statutes
Demonstrate awareness of accident and injury prevention, through safe work practices and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

Completion of provincial Health Care Aide certification
Registered with provincial health care registry
Completion of Medication Administration course
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 multiresident 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

Conditions of Employment

Completion of CPR and First Aid
Clear Police Information Check
Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
COVID19 vaccination proof. This requirement may be waived if you have received an exemption through the provincial government.

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