Home Support Worker

Retirement Concepts; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

West Coast Seniors Housing Management is seeking a Casual Home Support Worker for the Comox Valley at Casa Loma Seniors Village. You will provide holistic, quality care under the Assisted Living program, with evening shifts from 4:00pm to 9:00pm or 7:00pm to 12:00am.

Responsibilities include personal care, medication assistance, responding to alarms, and encouraging residents to participate in activities, while maintaining dignity and safety in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized Care Aide Program.
• Active BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry registration.
• Valid First Aid Level 1 and current CPR.
• Medication Administration Certification required.
• Previous experience in a care community preferred.
• English literacy and comprehension required.
• Pass vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and handle cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Be an engaged collaborative team player supporting organizational culture.
• Provide personal care including medication assistance, bathing, grooming, dressing, meals.
• Respond to call bells and monitor residents.
• Encourage resident participation in social, physical, spiritual, and recreational activities.
• Maintain knowledge of policies and emergency procedures.
• Attend community and education programs.
• Night shift housekeeping duties.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Medication administration

First Aid CPR

Teamwork

Observation reporting

Education

Care Aide Program graduate

Job description

Salary Range: $29.64 To $31.40 Hourly

This position is covered under the HEABC wage levelling. Please note the wage is currently being adjusted and topped up by the government and the displayed wage is therefore reflective of such initiative.

Position: Casual Home Support Worker - Assisted Living - Comox Valley / Casa Loma Seniors Village

Shifts: 4:00pm-9:00pm, 7:00pm-12:00am

About Us

At West Coast Seniors Housing Management, we see our communities as afamily and we are equally committed to our residents and our staff. We providean engaging work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity. Weinvest in the growth and development of our teams to actively participate inthe creation of memories and moments that matter to our residents.

About the Role

The Home Support Worker (HSW) reports to the Assisted Living ClinicalManager and/or designate and provides person served holistic and quality care.The HSW at our communities is an integral member of the team, performing theirrole in accordance with established policies and procedures, while maintainingthe rights of residents and ensuring they are treated with respect and dignity.

Responsibilities

Include but not limited to:

• Be an engaged collaborative team player, developing andmaintaining professional relationships that support and strengthen theorganizational culture and purpose.


• Provides personal care for our residents from admissionor transfer including; medication assistance, bathing, grooming, dressing,assists with meals, oral hygiene and performing other care duties asapplicable.


• Responds to call bell alarms.


• Observes and monitors residents progress, symptoms andbehavioral changes including unscheduled care requests and reports significantobservations.


• Involves the resident in organizing and maintainingtheir home environment, ensuring it is done according to the residents’ wishesand needs.


• Encourages and assists residents to participate insocial, physical, spiritual and recreational activities.


• Maintains an up-to‑date knowledge of community policiesand procedures, particularly those concerning emergency procedures includingequipment management, guidance and assistance on safe work practices.


• Attends and participates in community and education programs.


• Nightshift will include housekeeping duties as per the night routine.


• Performsother related duties as required.

Qualifications andSkills:

• Graduate from a recognized Care Aide Program.


• An active registration with the BritishColumbia Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.


• ValidFirst Aid Level 1 certification and current CPR.


• MedicationAdministration Certification required.


• Previousexperience in a care community preferred.


• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently and understand verbal and written instructions.


• Allsuccessful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Checkapplicable to Provincial guidelines.


• Ability to push, pull, stoop, crouch, lift and carry upto 25 lbs. Must be able to work with cleaners, detergents and other cleaningequipment.