Health Care Support Worker Temporary Full Time [MIM HCAP5 1.00] AgeCare Mount Ida Mews

AgeCare; Salmon Arm; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare provider in Salmon Arm is looking for a Health Care Support Worker. This role involves assisting clients and residents with non-clinical healthcare tasks, maintaining a safe environment, and working collaboratively with a healthcare team. Ideal candidates should possess Grade 10 education, a Food Safe Certificate, and strong communication skills. The position offers a wage of $24.80 per hour and requires union membership.

Qualifications

• Completion of English 10 or equivalency is required.
• Grade 10 educational background is a must.
• Physical ability necessary to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-direct healthcare support to clients and residents.
• Assist with mealtime activities and food preparation.
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed.
• Maintain and complete related healthcare records.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to deal with others

Organizational skills

Physical abilities for duties

Ability to operate related equipment

Education

Grade 10 education

Food Safe Certificate

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity

The Health Care Support Worker under the direction of the Director of Care performs a variety of non-direct and/or non-clinical healthcare supports to clients, residents, families, and/or visitors in long term care, assisted living and home settings in accordance with the established care plan and safety requirements.

What Is In It For You

• Participates as an integral member of a healthcare delivery team to provide a variety of non-direct and/or non-clinical healthcare supports to clients, residents, families and/or visitors to meet established needs.
• Establishes rapport with clients, residents, and families, and assists in promoting physical, emotional, cultural, social, and spiritual well-being. Observes clients and residents, and their environments, to identify and report unsafe conditions, behavioral and/or physical changes to the designated supervisor.
• Assists with mealtime activities; sets up, welcomes, and transports clients or residents to dining areas, sets up and collects meal trays, assists with limited food preparation such as heating prepared food, making tea, coffee, toast, etc. where clients or residents require support.
• Provides assistance in carrying out activities; sets up supplies and equipment, assists with transporting clients or residents to designated areas, encourages participation in activities and provides support to clients or residents where required.
• Performs housekeeping duties such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming, dusting, washing dishes, and washing, drying, folding, and delivering laundry, where required.
• Greets visitors and others in accordance with established safety, security and infection control procedures and guidelines; provides information and/or redirects to appropriate person or area, where required.
• Checks and restocks supplies as required, including personal care, first aid, and housekeeping supplies and assists in taking inventory.
• Completes and maintains related records electronically, or using documents such as inter-shift communication books, daily log sheets and progress reports related to non-direct and/or non-clinical healthcare activities; and performs other related duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

Qualifications

• Grade 10, including successful completion of English 10 or equivalency.
• Food Safe Certificate.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to organize work.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Hours of Work

7 am – 3 pm Monday – Friday

Union Membership

Union membership is a condition of employment.

Equity Statement

Members of equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!

Wage Levelling Salary

$24.80 per hour