Care Aide

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience:

• Care Aide certificate and experience in a residential setting
• Basic telephone skills.
• Basic security procedures.
• Knowledge of computers
• Calm and organized manner
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Receiving incoming telephone calls and responds accordingly.
• Responding to emergency calls from residents and calling 911 if required.
• Greeting and screening visitors.

• Provides scheduled services according to individualized service plans
• Performs Care Aide duties within competency of their education
• Performs transfer of functions as directed by the Director of Care, under supervision of the nurses
• Provides emergency services for residents and calls 911 for assistance
• Maintains records of Resident progress and services reporting changes in resident condition to Director of Care.
• Supports infection control practices

• Using the appropriate equipment, cleans the floors, furniture, fixtures and equipment in the washrooms, and all other common areas as required.
• Garbage removal.
• Laundry

• Checks all monitors and door alarm systems to ensure the building is secure
• Contacts link for direct personal emergency alarm support to ensure there is direct link for personal security

• List all unusual occurrences in the communication logbook and ensure they are communicated to the day staff

• First Aid (Required), must have current Emergency First Aid
• Food Safe Certificate, Food Handlers Certificate (Required)
• BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry (Required)
• Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector check

• Must be able to anticipate problems and use sound judgment and tact in handling resident matters, screening telephone calls and visitors.
• Empathy for and an understanding of the needs of seniors, their families and the professionals engaged in their care
• Must be able to perform physical work, i.e. lifting, bending etc.
• Must have a professional, welcoming, and positive attitude.
• Good Health

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift (6:00 am - 2:00 pm)
• Afternoon shift (2:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
• Night shift (10:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
• Holidays REQUIRED
• Weekends REQUIRED