Health Care Assistant, Long Term Care, Eagle Ridge Manor- Casual

Fraser Health

13d•$31 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a compassionate Health Care Assistant with a passion for providing personal care to patients? Join our dedicated team at Eagle Ridge Hospital, where you’ll work under the direction of nurses and in cooperation with the interprofessional care team to assist patients with daily activities, document their progress, and ensure their comfort and well-being. Eagle Ridge Hospital As a community hospital, Eagle Ridge Hospital provides primary and secondary acute care and some specialty services that can be accessed with or without referrals, such as 24/7 emergency, diagnostics, inpatient and outpatient care in general medicine, rehabilitation, surgery, and other specialty services such as urology, plastics, and orthopedics. In accordance with the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, the Health Care Assistant, Residential Care works collaboratively and in partnership with the interdisciplinary team in the provision of person-centered care to diverse populations promoting resident/client choices, individualized routines, resident/client and family involvement in care decisions and continuity and consistency of care. Following an established, individualized care plan, the Health Care Assistant provides person-centered care by assisting residents/clients in activities of daily living. Encourages and assists as necessary with toileting, bathing, skin care, grooming, dressing and personal laundry. Participates, as a member of and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, in the organization and implementation of established leisure activities as outlined in the care plan; encourages resident/client participation, within the resident's/client's abilities and informs residents/clients, families and volunteers of daily plans. Makes tea, coffee, toast, sandwiches and assists residents/clients who require help with their dining experience.

Requirements

Grade 10, graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Food Safety Certificate Level 1.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Ability to teach.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

Following an established, individualized care plan, provides person-centered care by assisting residents/clients in activities of daily living.
Encourages and assists as necessary with toileting, bathing, skin care, grooming, dressing, personal laundry and mobilizing residents/clients.
Participates, as a member of and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, in the organization and implementation of established leisure activities as outlined in the care plan; encourages resident/client participation, within the resident's/client's abilities and informs residents/clients, families and volunteers of daily plans.
Demonstrates actions and movements to residents/clients and encourages the involvement of family members and volunteers in specific, appropriate 1:1 activities with individual residents/clients as per the care plan.
Observes any changes in resident's/client's behaviour and abilities, cognitive skills and program participation and documents and reports the observed changes to the interdisciplinary team members as appropriate.
Performs procedures such as taking temperature and weight as directed. Obtains laboratory specimens.
Utilizes mechanical aids such as lifts, wheelchairs and stretchers in order to transfer and position residents/clients in comfortable and therapeutic body positions.
Performs limited food preparation such as heating prepared food according to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP); including such activities as making tea, coffee, toast, and assists residents/clients who require help with their dining experience.
Welcomes new residents/clients and their families by orientating them to the physical environment, routines, staff, volunteers and other residents/clients.
Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, inservices, team and family conferences and other meetings/committees as assigned.
Provides input on the effectiveness of programs and routines and makes suggestions for changes and new programs to the interdisciplinary team.
Cleans and maintains equipment as needed.
Reports unsafe, malfunctioning equipment, hazardous conditions, general maintenance needs and supply needs to appropriate staff.
Performs other related duties as assigned.