Care Aide

salvationarmyca; Victoria; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Canada is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join Sunset Lodge in Victoria, BC. You will provide personal care, assist with transfers, and support residents with daily living activities.

Ideal candidates have Grade 10 and a Nursing Assistant program, plus current BC Care Aide/Community Registration. You will work with LPNs/RNs to maintain well-being and safety, in a faith-based community that values dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 and graduation from Nursing Assistant Program.
• Current BC Care Aide and Community Registration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical ability and willingness to undergo background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents (bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, skin/nail care).
• Ensure resident safety as a priority while working in the facility.
• Assist with transfers and mobilization of residents using body mechanics and equipment.
• Record observations and report changes to LPN/RN.
• Transport residents to meals, chapel, activities, or services.
• Assist with meals and monitor intake per Nutrition Care Plan.
• Develop and contribute to the Resident Care Plan and attend Care Conferences.
• Assist with admission/orientation of new residents.
• Report malfunctioning equipment and safety hazards to LPN/RN.
• Perform scheduled cleaning of equipment and assist with orientation of new staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Physical endurance

Typing

Organization

Equipment operation

Background check readiness

Education

Nursing Assistant program

BC Care Aide and Community Registration

Grade 10

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care to residents, such as bathing, dressing, grooming oral hygiene and care of skin and nails.
• Through appropriate behavior and work procedures, resident safety is priority while working in the facility.
• Assists with transfers and mobilization of residents using body mechanics, transfer belts and mechanical aides such as walkers, wheelchairs, and lifts in accordance with policy of Sunset Lodge.
• Records observations and reports any changes/concerns in resident's condition, such as behavior, mobility, temperature, skin status, appetite and attitude to the LPN or RN.
• Transports residents to and from dining room areas and transports residents to chapel, activities, other programs, or services.
• Assists residents with meals; serving, meal assistance , monitors residents' intake and reports on resident's intake when intake varies from their Nutrition Care Plan.
• Provides written/verbal information on the activities of daily living and works with the LPN/RN to develop the Resident's Care Plan and attends Care Conferences as required.
• Assists with admission process and orientation of new residents according to policy.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment and safety hazards to LPN or RN.
• Performs scheduled cleaning of W/C, walkers, tubs, lifts, and other equipment.
• Assists with the orientation of new staff as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

• Grade 10, plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Current BC Care Aide and Community Registration

2. Skills and Abilities :

• Responsive, outgoing attitude and good interpersonal skills.
• 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 type.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $31.64 to $31.64 with a maximum of $31.64. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.