Health Care Aide - Courtenay, Canada - Glacier View Lodge

Glacier View Lodge

Verified Company

Courtenay, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible to the Director of Care and working under the general supervision of a Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse; this position performs a variety of routine nursing procedures and related duties necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of residents.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates competency in day-to-day operations:

Can describe what the resident has stated is important in their care and outcomes and effectively communicated the resident goals with the team.
Utilizes knowledge and clinical expertise in identifying strengths and capabilities that assist and maximize independence for the resident.
Follows, participates in and implements interventions as per resident care plan to improve and maintain function to ensure safe work practices.
Monitors and evaluates effectiveness and reports to the care team.

Coordinates resident care delivery with a person-centered philosophy:

Ensures completion of assignments by meeting deadlines and commitments whilst respecting resident preferences, routines and variations.
Provides support to peers in prioritizing and planning care delivery
Identifies own limits and working needs and asks for assistance as required.
Follows all facility policies and procedures.
Able to evaluate and report residents response to treatments

Communication and Interpersonal skills:

Promotes a team approach and collaborative work environment
Uses a dementia sensitive approach and is intuitive and receptive to resident responses.
Reports important information to the nurse and communicates concerns effectively to the team.
Documents and records all pertinent information in the appropriate electronic record (POC).
Uses effectively and appropriately all communication tools care plan, ADL sheet, communication board and POC.

Teamwork:

Promotes and facilitates a safe environment for residents and staff
Promotes dementia sensitive and person centered philosophy of care
Is flexible and adaptable to care/team needs.
Respects diversity of all people
Able to negotiate and compromise as required.
Contributes to and supports team decisions.
Is respectful, polite and courteous when dealing with residents, staff and visitors.

Follows VIHA, Accreditation standards, and GVL policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as required

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience:

Current practicing registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry
Grade 10, plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

SKILLS and ABILITIES
Ability to provide nursing care to residents and families in a professional manner consistent with policies, procedures, standards, and regulations in the following areas:

Assessment-cognitive, physical, functional, and psychological
Effective communication skills oral, written, and computerbased
Effective interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize, organize, and coordinate your own work
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Computer competency
Demonstrated critical thinking and problemsolving skills
Ability to effectively employ human relations skills including conflict resolution
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.